Haeinsa Bronze Bell

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1253

Category

Craft

Era

조선 성종 22년(1491년)

Designated year

1997

Location

합천군, 경상남도— 경남 합천군 가야면 해인사길 122, 해인사 (치인리)

Coordinates

35.801183, 128.098016

This bell (height: 85㎝, bell mouth diameter: 58㎝, thickness: 6㎝) is kept in the Great Light Hall of Haeinsa Temple. Youngnyu (canons) are made in the shape of a dragon portrayed energetically. The shoulders are adorned with lotus flower patterns. Right below the shoulder are yugwak (square-shaped ornamental space with nine lotus flower-shaped nipples arranged symmetrically). Images of Buddhist saints are inscribed between yugwak. Three thick horizontal lines surround the bell at the center. There are flower patterns above the three lines, with dragons inscribed below such lines. These patterns leave an impression of beauty. Letters inscribed below yugwak say that the bell was made in 1491 (the 22nd year of King Seongjong’s reign). The bell is regarded as valuable for those studying changes in art history and Buddhist artifacts.

Location