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Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Celadon Water Dropper in the Shape of a Duck

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 75Photo 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 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 : 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..

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,..

한국의 국보 : 동국정운

🪨 한국의 국보 이야기 72사진출처 : 국가유산청📚 동국정운 권1, 6(東國正韻 卷一, 六) 📍 소장: 국립중앙박물관⏳ 시대: 조선 세종(1448년)✨ 1. 역사와 개요조선 세종 시대는 문자와 언어 연구가 크게 발전한 시기였습니다. **국보 72호 ‘동국정운 권1, 6’**은 훈민정음 창제 이후, 우리말의 소리 체계를 정리하고 표준 발음을 확립하기 위해 편찬된 책입니다. 이 책은 단순한 운서(韻書)가 아니라 당시 중국 한자음을 우리식으로 정리하고 이를 훈민정음으로 정확히 표기하려는 시도의 결과물이었습니다. 즉, 동국정운은 한글을 실제 언어 생활에 적용하기 위한 중요한 첫걸음이라 할 수 있습니다.🏛️ 2. 구조와 특징동국정운은 조선 초기 언어학과 음운학의 수준을 보여주는 중요한 문헌입니다.▪ 우리식..