국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

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Stupa for National Preceptor Wongong from the Geodonsa Temple Site
  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Provenance

    Wonju-si

  • Materials

    Stone - Granite

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - sarira pagoda of monk

  • Designation

    Treasure 190

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 192

This stupa was erected for National preceptor Wongong, also called Jijong (930-1018). His stele still stands at the monastic site of Geodonsa Temple in Wonju. The main portion of the stupa takes the form of an octagonal hall, following the style of a monk’s stupa of the Unified Silla period.