Hwaeomsa Seo Ocheungseoktap Sarira Reliquary

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1348

Category

Craft

Era

9세기

Designated year

2002

Location

구례군, 전라남도— 전남 구례군 마산면 화엄사로 539, 화엄사 (황전리)

Coordinates

35.255483, 127.497563

Containing many objects dating back to the Unified Silla Period (676 - 935) like the Pure Light Dharani Sutra written in Indian ink on a sheet of paper, mold for production of bronze Buddha images, bronze bells and accessories, iron knife, iron pieces, and crystal pieces, this reliquary was found from the Five-tiered Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 133) in the west section of Hwaeomsa Temple in Hwangjeon-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam in 1995 when it was dismantled for repairs. The aforesaid Pure Light Dharani Sutra is a precious material that tells us about the paper, calligraphic letter style, and letters used during the Unified Silla Period since it is hard to find records or books dating back to a period preceding the Goryeo Period (918-1392). Tabin is the only available material showing what the initial stage of the country’s history of printing was like. Said mold is a very rare one, indicating the production of Buddha images in large quantities. Said relics are precious materials for those studying bibliography and fine art history.

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