Bulseoljangsumyeoljoehojedongjagyeong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.701

Category

Books & Records

Era

고려 우왕 4년(1378)

Designated year

1981

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.538427, 126.965444

Bulseol jangsumyeoljoe hojedongjagyeong is a sutra that involves learning about getting rid of sins through the power of the Buddha, or through ascetic practices and the method of longevity. It is a block book of the folding screen type printed on mulberry paper, and each folded side measures 32 cm by 11.3 cm. Except for the fact that parts of Chapters 1 and 2 have been lost, it remains in excellent condition. At the beginning of the book, a Byeonsangdo picture briefs on the contents of the sutra. At the end of the book there is a record of those related to the publication and a statement that it was reprinted in May of the Muo year without any clue when the year was. Judging by the engraving of characters, paper quality and printing status, it is believed that it was made in 1378, the 4th year of King Uh’s reign, and the precisely painted Byeonsangdo is considered an important source for researching the history of woodcut printing.

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