Arabesque Design at the Frontispiece of the
Avatamsaka Sutra  

[Date of Origin] Unified Silla Era (754-755)
[Materials and Techniques] Gold and Silver on Purple Paper
[Size] 26 x 23cm

[Classification] National Treasure No. 196
[Collection] Ho-Am Art Museum

This is a frontispiece of a Buddhist sutra decorated with paint in silver water. The figure of a guardian god full of vigor conveys the artist's will to protect the holy words from evil forces. The floral motif at the background creates a feeling of wonderful harmony with the guardian.