국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Stupa of State Preceptor Hongbeop at Jeongtosa Temple Site, Chungju
  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Provenance

    Chungju-si

  • Materials

    Stone - Other/ Miscellaneous

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - pagoda

  • Dimensions

    H. 255.0cm

  • Designation

    National Treasure 102

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 1961

This stupa was built to enshrine the relics of State Preceptor Hongbeop, a renowned Buddhist monk who was most active between the late Unified Silla and early Goryeo periods. The main body of the stupa exhibits a simple spherical form decorated with designs of strings tied in intersecting lines with centered floral ties. The ornamentation of the upper and lower platform stones feature elegant lotus designs, and the middle platform stone is elaborately decorated with a cloud and dragon design, attesting to the excellence of Goryeo culture.