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Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Celadon Kundika with Inlaid Lotus and Mandarin Duck Design

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 67Photo 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..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Celadon Incense Burner with Giraffe-shaped Lid Qilin

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 66Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Incense Burner with Giraffe-shaped Lid (Qilin)(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Mythical Guardian of FragranceAmong the refined works of Goryeo celadon, the Incense Burner with a Qilin-shaped Lid stands out for its elegant fusion of mythology and craftsmanship.Created during the Goryeo Dynasty (12th cen..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stone Lotus Basin of Beopjusa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 65Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStone Lotus Basin of Beopjusa Temple(Boeun, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. A Lotus Blooming in StoneAt Beopjusa Temple in Boeun, there rests a quiet yet captivating object — the Stone Lotus Basin, a masterpiece that transforms simple stone into a symbol of purity and awakening.Believed to have been created d..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Iron Seated Vairocana Buddha of Dopiansa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 64Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaIron Seated Vairocana Buddha of Dopiansa Temple(Cheorwon, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. A Buddha of Cosmic TruthAt Dopiansa Temple in Cheorwon, sits a powerful and contemplative figure — the Iron Seated Vairocana Buddha.Created during the Unified Silla period (9th century), this statue represents Vairocana Buddha,..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Mireukjeon Hall of Geumsansa Temple

Stories of Koreas National Treasures 63Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaMireukjeon Hall of Geumsansa Temple(Gimje, Jeollabuk-do)🏯 1. A Hall for the Buddha of the FutureAt Geumsansa Temple, located in Gimje, stands the extraordinary Mireukjeon Hall — a rare three-story wooden Buddhist hall dedicated to Maitreya (Mireuk), the Buddha of the Future.Originally founded in the B..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-Dragon

Stories of Koreas National Treasures 62Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-Dragon(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vessel Born from ImaginationAmong the most imaginative creations of Goryeo celadon, the Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-Dragon (Eoryong) stands as a striking fusion of myth and craftsmanship.Created during the Goryeo Dynasty (12th ce..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Celadon Incense Burner with Lion-shaped Lid

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 61Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Incense Burner with Lion-shaped Lid(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vessel of Fragrance and SymbolAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Celadon Incense Burner with Lion-shaped Lid stands out for its graceful balance between sculpture and pottery.Created during the Goryeo Dynasty (12th century),..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stele of National Preceptor Jigwang at Beopcheonsa Temple Site

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 60Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of National Preceptor Jigwang at Beopcheonsa Temple Site(Wonju, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. A Monument to a National TeacherAt the historic site of Beopcheonsa Temple Site in Wonju, rises the imposing Stele of National Preceptor Jigwang (Jigwang Guksa Tapbi).Erected in the early Goryeo period (11th century..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Iron Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha and Stone Pedestal of Janggoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 59Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaIron Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha and Stone Pedestal of Janggoksa Temple(Cheongyang, Chungcheongnam-do)🏯 1. A Buddha of Healing in IronAt Janggoksa Temple, nestled in the gentle mountains of Cheongyang, sits a rare and powerful image — the Iron Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, accompanied by its original ..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stupa of Buddhist Monk Cheolgam at Ssangbongsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 58Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStupa of Buddhist Monk Cheolgam at Ssangbongsa Temple(Hwasun, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Stone Memorial to a Zen MasterAt the former site of Ssangbongsa Temple in Hwasun, stands the Stupa of Cheolgam Seonsa — a quiet stone monument dedicated to one of the most respected Zen masters of Late Unified Silla (9t..