국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Rubbed Copy of the Epitaph of the Monument for Esteemed Priest Jingam at Ssanggyesa Temple (Hadong)
  • Nationality/Period

    Japanese Colonial Period

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - rock engraving - inscription

  • Dimensions

    383.0x176.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 590

This is a rubbed copy of the inscription on the stele for Master Jingam (773-850) who died at Ssanggyesa Temple. King Munseong of Silla ordered the establishment of this stele and bestowed a name for it. The stele is presumed to have been built in 887, and its epitaph, which was composed by Choe Chi-won, introduces the achievements of Master Jingam.