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There are several examples of standing Buddhist sculpture found several museums and Buddhist temples in several countries across Asia. Buddhist Sculpture has been a prominent part of art in various civilizations like Korea, Japan, India and China. Through several decades artists have depicted Buddha in various postures and expressions. The Standing Buddhist Sculptures are one of the best examples Buddhist sculptures made through many centuries in several countries. You can visit museums like National Museum of Korea, Tokyo National Museum and several others to view the Standing Buddhist Sculptures along with other work of art.
List of Standing Buddhist Sculptures
The Standing Buddhist Sculptures are popular examples Buddha Art. You can find a good collection of Standing Buddhist Sculptures at the National Museum of Korea. Some of these include the following:
- Standing Bodhisattva with triple head ornament
- Wono-ri Bodhisattva, Goguryeo, first half of the 6th c.
- Standing Bhaisajyaguru, Silla, first half of 7th c
- Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya
- Standing Bhaisajyaguru, 9th c
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Other examples of Korean Standing Buddhist Sculptures include Standing Buddha, Unified Silla dynasty (668–935), 8th century and Standing Bhaisajyaguru, middle 8th c.
There is also a good collection of Standing Buddhist Sculptures at Tokyo National Museum, which include the Standing Vairocana, 9th c and Standing Buddha and attendants, Baekje, 6th–7th c.
Other museums where you can find a good collection of Standing Buddhist Sculptures include Guimet Museum, Gyeongju National Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Buyeo National Museum and National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan.
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The Standing Buddha at the Tokyo National Museum is a notable example of Greco-Buddhist collection. This standing Buddhist sculpture is one of the finest pieces known in the present times. Similar Buddhist sculpture can be seen in the Musee Guimet in France, as well as in different museum of the Indian subcontinent. The Standing Buddha at the Tokyo National Museum is dated to the 1st or 2nd century CE by the museum authorities.
In addition to the Standing Buddhist sculptures, there are several other examples of Buddha art in various postures like seated Buddha, pensive Buddha, semi-seated Buddha and many more.
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