South_Korea-Goheunggun-Neunggasa_5836-07_bronze_bell.JPG
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Description South Korea-Goheunggun-Neunggasa 5836-07 bronze bell.JPG |
Neunggasabeomjong (Bronze bell of Neunggasa Temple) was cast in 1698 at Neunggasa (Buddhist temple) located at the base of Paryeong mountain. On the upper part of the bell are engraved 'Beomja' (an ancient Indian letter in Sanskrit) Two engraved dragons holding beads suspend the 900 kg/1982 lb bronze bell. A Bodhisattva is engraved on the upper part of the bell. Flowers, Dangchomun, and a pattern of vines spreading in two lines decorate the lower part of bell. The Bronze Bell of Neunggasa is Tangible Cultural Property #69. |
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The design of eight divination symbols in the center of the bell is a unique design which has never been found on any other of the temple bells from the Joseon Dynasty
The lower part of bell is decorated with Dangchomun, a pattern of flowers and long spreading vines. A Dangchomun symbolizes longevity, everlastingness, and the carrying on of a family line
Two dragons holding beads, called Yeouiju, are engraved on the hook suspending the bell (Yongnyu).
On the upper part of the bell are engraved 'Beomja' (an ancient Indian letter in Sanskrit)
A standing Bodhisattva