Hwaamsa Temple Bronze Bell

This bronze bell is housed inside Geungnakjeon Hall. It stands 140cm high overall, with a body height of 85cm and a mouth diameter of 70cm. At the very top is a raised decorative band of upright flowers, and the shoulder is encircled by a simplified floral band. Below the shoulder are four yugwak, square panels enclosing nipple-shaped bosses, between which images of bodhisattvas are carved. Each yugwak measures 25cm by 25cm and is decorated with vine scrollwork, containing nine yudu, or nipple-shaped bosses, within it. Below the yugwak are inscribed plates reading "great donor of gold and iron" (金鐵大施主), "great donor of bronze and iron" (銅鐵大施主), "alms" (布施), and "offering" (供養).

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Where it is

Region

Wanju, Jeonbuk

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산