Bronze Bell Cast by Buddhist Monk Sain - Sutasa Temple, Hongcheon

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.11-3

Category

Craft

Era

조선 현종 11년(1670)

Designated year

2000

Location

홍천군, 강원특별자치도— 강원 홍천군 동면 수타사로 473, 수타사 (덕치리)

Coordinates

37.698422, 127.959217

This Buddhist bronze bell was produced by Sain, a monk-artist who was active in Gyeonggi-do and Gyeongsang-do provinces during the reign of King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty. As a prominent Buddhist monk and craftsman of the first half of the 18th century, Sain is known to have produced a unique set of bells by infusing genuine originality into the traditional bell casting process of ancient Silla. Exhibiting uniquely distinctive characteristics, eight of his works have survived to the present day. Among Sain's works, this particular bronze bell - along with the bronze bell of Gimnyongsa Temple in Mungyeong (Treasure No. 11-2) - features a unique dangjwa (the striking point on the bell) that lends it a more sophisticated and original appearance.

Location