국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Bronze Buddhist Bell
  • Exhibition Name

  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Provenance

    Yeoncheon-gun

  • Materials

    Metal - Copper Alloy

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - ceremony - temple bell

  • Dimensions

    H. 36.5cm

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 1601

  • Location

    Goryeo Dynasty II

This bronze bell features a dragon-shaped top loop resembling the letter “S,” with a jewel bead clenched in the dragon’s raised leg. A flower-patterned band protrudes around the shoulder at the top section of the bell, and images of Bodhisattvas sitting on clouds are depicted on the lower section of the bell. In addition, four small dangjwa, the areas where the bell is struck, can be seen around the bottom ornament belt.