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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 71Photo 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 70Photo 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 69Photo 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 68Photo 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 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 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..

한국의 국보 이야기 시리즈 74사진출처 : 국가유산청📚 금동삼존불감📍 소장: 국립중앙박물관⏳ 시대: 삼국시대(7세기)✨ 1. 역사와 개요삼국시대 불교가 널리 퍼지면서 개인적인 신앙을 위한 작은 불감(佛龕)이 제작되기 시작했습니다. **국보 74호 ‘금동삼존불감’**은 금동으로 만든 작은 불상 공간 안에 삼존불을 모신 휴대용 불교 예배 기물로, 당시 불교 신앙이 일상 속까지 깊이 스며들었음을 보여주는 귀중한 문화재입니다. 불감은 문을 열고 닫을 수 있는 구조로 되어 있어 필요할 때 열어 예배하고, 이동 시에는 닫아 보관할 수 있도록 제작되었습니다. 작은 크기 속에 불교 세계관과 장인의 기술이 집약된 정교하고 상징적인 작품입니다.🏛️ 2. 구조와 특징금동삼존불감은 건축·조각·공예가 결합된 복합 예술 작..

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..

한국의 국보 이야기 시리즈 73사진출처 : 국가유산청📚 금동계미명삼존불입상📍 소장: 국립중앙박물관⏳ 시대: 삼국시대 백제(7세기)✨ 1. 역사와 개요삼국시대 백제는 불교 문화와 금속 공예 기술이 뛰어나기로 유명했습니다. **국보 73호 ‘금동계미명삼존불입상’**은 백제 후기 불교 조각의 아름다움과 정교함을 보여주는 대표적인 작품입니다. ‘계미명(癸未銘)’은 제작 연도를 기록한 명문으로, 이 불상이 언제 만들어졌는지를 알려주는 중요한 단서가 됩니다. 삼존불은 중앙의 본존불과 좌우의 협시보살로 구성되어 있으며, 이 작품은 불교 신앙과 예술성이 완벽하게 결합된 걸작으로 평가됩니다.🏛️ 2. 구조와 특징금동계미명삼존불입상은 작은 크기 속에 정교한 조각과 균형 잡힌 구성을 담아낸 작품입니다.▪ 삼존불의 안정..

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,..