Study on the Characteristics and Production Techniques of the Clay Seated Vairocana Buddha Triad of Seonunsa Temple, Gochang(2) - Analysis of Gold Leaf Layers and Internal Structure of the Clay Buddha Statues
Abstract:In this study, a scientific analysis of the gold leaf layers and internal structure of the Clay Seated Vairocana Buddha Triad in Seonunsa Temple, Gochang (Treasure No. 1752) was conducted. The surface of the Buddha statues is a gold foil, and the gold leaf layer consists of four layers. The gold leaf layer first composed on the molding clay was produced in the order of lacquer-fabrics-lacquer-gold foil. Subsequently, it was confirmed that the work was performed three times in the same way. The composition of t… Show more
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