朝鮮前期 王室 發願 梵鐘과 興天寺鐘의 중요성

Abstract

In the early Joseon period, as the symbol of the establishment of a strong kingdom of power, a large number of the big Buddhist bell mobilizing the origins and resources of the nation were produced. Heungcheonsa bell is the first work to show the tendency of such period. This bell features double dragon-shaped loop and cintamani at the top. In the middle part of bell the three rows of thick ridges are engraved, the central elevation line is thicker than other. The upper part of the bell is arranged with wave pattern, but there is no the striking point between mouth and the lower part of bell. According to inscriptions, this bell was made at 1462 by the royal family. This bell reflects the atmosphere of the time through the auspicious incarnation of Sarira shout the despicability of the throne of King Sejo through the priest of Sari supremacy. In addition this bell is an important epitaph that understand the early Joseon society because of including the royal family and government artisans as well as the casting techniques used to produce bell. This bell was not used after the burnt down of the temple since 1510. But in 1747 this bell was moved to Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbok Palace. During the Japanese colonial period, as the Gwanghwamun moved to another place, this bell was moved to the present Deoksu Palace. The bell is a monumental artifact in that it became a prototype for temple bells of the early Joseon Dynasty, and thus provides insight into the development of temple bells of the early Joseon Dynasty.