Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda

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The Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda at the National Museum of Korea

Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda is a ten-story pagoda which originally stood at the Buddhist temple of Gyeongcheon-sa, and is now housed within the National Museum of Korea. It is considered National Treasure of Korea #86.

Originally erected in 1348, the pagoda features designs of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, lions, arhats, and scenes from the Journey to the West, among other motifs.

References

  • Gallery labels, National Museum of Korea.[1]