Yeongguksaji Chulto Uisikgongyanggu (Collection), Seoul

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2135

Category

Craft

Era

고려 시대

Designated year

2021

Location

송파구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 송파구 위례성대로 71 (방이동, 한성백제박물관)

Coordinates

37.515429, 127.120801Kakao address conversion

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The consolidated ceremonial altar implements excavated from the Younguksa Temple site in Seoul were discovered in 2012 beneath the foundations of Building 5, presumed to be the central structure of Dobeong Seowon, established to honor Confucian scholar Jo Gwang-jo (1482-1519). The collection comprises 10 items including gilt-bronze thunderbolts, bronze bells, bronze incense burners, bronze incense boxes, bronze spoons, bronze tripod vessels, and bronze ewers. Subsequent excavations in 2017 revealed stone fragments of Great Zen Master Hye-geo (899-974), confirming the location as the former Younguksa Temple. These ritual implements represent high-quality Goryeo-period Buddhist metal craftsmanship, with inscriptions providing information about usage, weight, manufacturing dates, and donors. Royal patronage by King Sukjong is evidenced through the artifacts. The gilt-bronze thunderbolts and bells display remarkable technical precision, featuring exceptional sculptural details. These objects collectively represent Buddhist ritual practices and craftsmanship, demonstrating the sophisticated metalworking techniques and religious ceremonies of Goryeo Buddhism.

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