Bara of Hwabangsa Temple, Namhae

These are a type of Buddhist ritual implement (beopgu); although made in the 17th century, both pairs clearly demonstrate the traditional hand-forging technique of bangjja brassware, made by hammering brass. They are bara, cymbal-like instruments held one in each hand and struck together to produce sound, used in the Seungmu (monk's) dance. As ritual implements used mainly in the open-air Dharma assembly (yadanbeopseok) at special ceremonies such as the Suryukjae (rite for souls of water and land) or the Yeongsanjae, they convey a sense of having been made from good-quality material. One pair, made in 1694 (the 33rd year of the Kangxi reign), clearly bears its date of production; they were originally held one in each hand by handles, but the handles are now damaged and missing, while the bodies of both pairs remain in good condition without any damage, and are kept and managed accordingly.

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Where it is

Region

Namhae, Gyeongnam

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료