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Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Bronze Incense Burner with Silver-inlaid Design of Pyochungsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 75Photo Credit : Korea Heritage Service (National Heritage Portal) Bronze Incense Burner with Silver-inlaid Design of Pyochungsa Temple(Goryeo Dynasty, 1177 — Pyochungsa Temple, Miryang)🏯 1. A Sacred Vessel from the Goryeo DynastyDuring the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392), Buddhism played an important role in Korean society, influencing religious ceremonies, arch..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 74Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Water Dropper in the Shape of a Duck(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Duck Born from Goryeo CeladonDuring the Goryeo Dynasty, Korean potters brought celadon to an extraordinary level of beauty and refinement.Among their many creations is the Celadon Water Dropper in the Shape of a Duck, a charming work ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 73Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Portable Shrine with Buddha Triad(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Small Temple Held in the HandsThe Gilt-bronze Portable Shrine with Buddha Triad is a remarkable Buddhist artifact that brings the sacred world of a temple into a remarkably small space.Inside the shrine sits a central Buddha accompan..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures 72Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Standing Buddha Triad with Inscription of the Gyemi Year(Three Kingdoms Period)🏯 1. Three Buddhas Preserved in Gilt BronzeThe Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha Triad with Inscription of the Gyemi Year is a remarkable Buddhist sculpture from ancient Korea.At the center stands a Buddha, accompanie..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 71Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaDongguk Jeongun (Correct Rhymes of the Eastern Kingdom)(Joseon Dynasty, 1448)🏯 1. The First Official Guide to Korean PronunciationShortly after the creation of Hunminjeongeum, scholars of the Joseon Dynasty compiled Dongguk Jeongun, the first official Korean rhyme dictionary.Completed in 1448 under t..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 70Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaHunminjeongeum(Joseon Dynasty, 1446)🏯 1. A Script Created for the PeopleIn the 15th century, King Sejong the Great accomplished something extraordinary — he created a completely new writing system so that ordinary people could read and write with ease.Until then, most official documents were written ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 69Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Certificate of Meritorious Subject for the Founding of the Joseon Dynasty Granted to Sim Ji-baek(Joseon Dynasty)🏯 1. A Document That Marked the Birth of a KingdomIn 1392, the Joseon Dynasty was founded, ushering in a new era of Korean history that would last for more than five centuries.To recognize..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 68Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Maebyeong with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vase Where Cranes Fly Through CloudsAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Maebyeong with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design is often regarded as the embodiment of Korean elegance and refinement.Created during the Goryeo Dyn..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 67Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple(Gurye, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Grand Hall Beneath Jirisan MountainAt Hwaeomsa Temple, nestled along the slopes of Jirisan Mountain, stands the majestic Gakhwangjeon Hall — one of the largest and most magnificent Buddhist halls in Korea.Originally founded during the Un..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 66Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Kundika with Inlaid Lotus and Mandarin Duck Design(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vessel of Grace and PurityAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Celadon Kundika with Inlaid Lotus and Mandarin Duck Design is admired for its elegant silhouette and poetic symbolism.Created during the Goryeo Dyna..