Mireuksaji Geumdong Incense Burner, Iksan

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1753

Category

Craft

Era

통일신라(8세기 중엽～8세기 말 경)

Designated year

2012

Location

익산시, 전북특별자치도— 전라북도 익산시 미륵사지로 362 (금마면, 국립익산박물관)

Coordinates

35.976000, 126.958900Museum-based location

The legs of the Gilt-bronze Incense Burner from Mireuksa Temple Site resemble those of incense burners made in the Tang Dynasty of China, which were modeled after the legs of animals. The incense burner also features a lotus design and loops with animal faces, which have also been found on sarira reliquaries excavated from Mireuksa Temple Site, indicating that it was produced by accepting a variety of artistic styles during the early Unified Silla Period. Also, it was made with gilt consisting of gold, copper and amalgam, like other gilt-bronze incense burners made in the Baekje Period. This incense burner has been preserved in perfect condition, and is significant as the oldest gilt-bronze incense burner with animal legs dating from the Unified Silla Period to have been discovered to date.

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