Beopjusa Bronze Bell, Boeun

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1858

Category

Craft

Designated year

2015

Location

보은군, 충청북도— 충청북도 보은군 법주사로 405 (속리산면, 법주사)

Coordinates

36.542600, 127.812500Museum-based location

Made in 1636, the bronze bell of Beopjusa Temple in Boeun is regarded as one of the finest examples of traditional Korean temple bells. It features a dragon loop with a sound pipe, and a pair of decorative bands encircling the shoulder and mouth, in between which are lotus boxes, each containing nine lotus knobs. Among the bell’s unique features is a band of flowers carved in high relief on its top, with each flower petal containing a miniature Buddha image. The bell is regarded as a fine source of knowledge on the style of temple bells made during late Joseon and those made by monk-artisans in the seventeenth century.

Location