Yongheungsa Bronze Bell, Damyang
潭陽 龍興寺 銅鍾
전라남도 담양군
Basic information
- Designation
- Treasure No.1555
- Category
- Craft
- Era
- 1644년
- Designated year
- 2008
- Location
- 담양군, 전라남도— 전남 담양군 월산면 용흥사길 442, 용흥사 (용흥리)
- Coordinates
- 35.340835, 126.889128
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Description
This bronze bell, 102 centimeters high, was cast in 1644 by Kim Ae-rip and Kim Seong-won, both well-known bell makers in the Buddhist community, along with Kim Yong-am, a leading private artisan. The bell is larger than most other temple bells produced in late Joseon, and has a beautiful, well-proportioned shape. The hook is in the shape of four dragons, instead of the conventional twin-dragon design. The decorative patterns carved on the surface are also notably refined when compared with other temple bells of late Joseon.
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