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Taeansa Temple: Cymbals
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Taeansa Temple: Cymbals
SOUTH KOREA, South Jeolla, Gokseong; Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), dated 1447; Commissioned by Prince Hyoryeong; Bronze; Diameter: 94 cm
Recovered in 1966, these large and heavy cymbals have a diameter of 1 m. They were listed as Treasure No. 956 in 1988. There is no decoration apart from some concentric circles, and at the center of each cymbal, there is a hole through which a rope can be passed. The cymbals have similar inscriptions of more than 100 characters. From these inscriptions, it is known that they were created in 1447, and were repaired in 1454. These 200 character inscriptions provide valuable information for the study of inscriptions from the early Joseon dynasty. |
