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| Designation Number |
National
Treasure No. 4 |
| Date of Designation |
December
20, 1962 |
| Age |
Goryeo
Dynasty |
| Location |
411
Sanggyo-ri, Bungnae-myeon
Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
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The overall structure of this
3.4m pagoda is similar to Wonjongdaesa
Hyejin Pagoda in its octagonal
shape, but this pagoda seems to
be older due to its completely
different foundation stone. While
Wonjongdaesa Pagoda’s foundation
is made of 4 stones, this pagoda
has square foundation stones.
This pagoda in a traditional octagonal
shape, consisting of all stylobate,
body and a roof stone, is a superior
work of early Goryeo inheriting
orthodox Silla style. |
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| The foundation stones
consist of an octagonal stone in the
center and several surrounding flagstones.
Thick stones on the foundation stones
make the Pagoda’s foundation somewhat
high. On the lower part, there are depressed
engravings including flowers in the
center. On the upper part, lotus flowers
are engraved to bestow refreshing and
calming feelings. |
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| On the round middle ground stone, carvings
of four dragons and clouds surround a turtle.
The turtle’s head with its eyes to the front
is simplified, but the dragons’ splendidly
detailed heads and active poses are so dynamic
that they seem very realistic and. The body
stone is standing on an octagonal top ground
stone supported by large lotus flowers. On
the octagonal body stone, doors with locks,
grilles, and the Four Devas are engraved in
turn. The Four Devas with their bright eyes
and balanced body shape are outstanding. Beautiful
flying fairies are engraved on the thick roof
stone, which implies that the owner of this
pagoda will stay in heaven. On the top of
the roof stone, lotus flowers are engraved
to support the Sangryun (nine bronze trims
on the tops of Buddhist pagodas). The Sangryun
has been lost, but we can guess it would have
been very splendid. |
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