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Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Gilt-bronze Portable Shrine with Buddha Triad

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 74Photo 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 : Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha Triad with Inscription of the Gyemi Year

Stories of Koreas National Treasures 73Photo 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 Koreas National Treasures : Dongguk Jeongun

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 72Photo 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 Koreas National Treasures : Hunminjeongeum

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 Koreas National Treasures : Certificate of Meritorious Subject for the Founding of the Joseon Dynasty Granted to Sim Ji-baek

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 Koreas National Treasures : Celadon Maebyeong with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design

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 Koreas National Treasures : Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple

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 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..

한국의 국보 : 금동삼존불감

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..