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| Classification | National Treasures 86 |
| Name of Cultural Properties | Gyeongcheonsasipcheungseoktap(Ten storied marble pagoda of Gyeongcheonsa Temple) |
| Kind of Cultural Properties | Stone Pagoda |
| Quantity | 1 Item |
| Designated Date | 1962.12.20 |
| Address | National Museum of Korea. 1, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul. S.KOREA |
| Age | King Chungmok of Goryeo Period |
| Owner | Nation Property |
| Manager | National Museum of Korea |
This pagoda was originally located on the site of Gyeongcheonsa Temple. The temple is believed to have been built during the early Goryeo period at the foot of Mt. Buso in Gwangdeok-myeon, Gaepung-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province. During the Japanese Invasion of Korea, it was taken to Japan, but later returned, and relocated to the Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1960. According to an inscription on the first story, this pagoda was erected in the fourth year of the reign of King Chungmok of Goryeo (1348).
This 13m-high 10-story pagoda is unusually made of marble, distinguishing itself from other Goryeo pagodas. The 10-story pagoda from Wongaksa Temple site (National Treasure No. 2) which is now in Pagoda Park in Seoul is said to have been inspired by this pagoda.
This pagoda has a three-tier foundation which projects outwards in four directions on which stand three stories of the same shape. The next seven stories are in a square style. On all sides of the foundation and each story are carved Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and arabesque patterns with masterful skill. From the fourth story up, each story has railings and a hip-and-gable roof, suggestive of a wooden architecture with a tiled roof.
With its unusual material of marble, excellent proportions, and elaborate sculptural workmanship, this pagoda stands out as one of the finest examples of Korean pagodas. |
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