Bell of Cheonheungsa
성거산 천흥사명 동종 · 서울특별시
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bronze Bell with Inscription of Cheonheungsa4:00
Welcome, fellow traveler of history, to the magnificent halls of the National Museum of Korea. I am thrilled to be your guide today as we embark on a journey that transcends the mere visual realm and delves deeply into the…
Listen in the app2The Grand Foyer and the Vision of a King3:12
As you stand here in the sweeping, light filled grand foyer of the museum, take a moment to appreciate the sheer scale of the space around you. This modern architectural marvel is designed to protect and showcase thousands of…
Listen in the app3The Architectural Exhibit and the Lost Temple Grounds3:11
Before we finally lay eyes upon the bronze bell itself, let us pause here in the architectural exhibition corridor. Here, we can examine the fascinating archaeological evidence that reveals the true scale and grandeur of the…
Listen in the app4The Stone Pagoda Court and the Temple Layout3:12
As we move through the museum toward the Goryeo dynasty gallery, let us stop to consider the broader visual landscape of the Cheonheungsa temple courtyard. A temple in ancient Korea was carefully designed according to strict…
Listen in the app5The Masterpiece Revealed: Entering the Goryeo Gallery2:56
We have now arrived at the threshold of the Goryeo Dynasty gallery. Step softly into this carefully climate controlled, beautifully illuminated space. …
Listen in the app6The Summit of the Bell: The Dragon Hook and Sound Pipe3:00
Please direct your gaze to the absolute top of the bell. This upper surface is known as the Cheonpan, or the heavenly plate. …
Listen in the app7The Resonant Body: Heavenly Apsaras and Floral Bands3:02
Allow your eyes to drift downward from the summit, taking in the grand sweep of the bell's main cylindrical body, known as the Jongshin. The visual organization of a Korean bell is incredibly deliberate, governed by strict…
Listen in the app8The Inscription and the Lost Art of Beeswax Casting3:09
Please slowly walk around the side of the bell to examine its most critical historical feature. Carved directly into the wide, empty space of the bronze body is a rectangular cartouche. …
Listen in the app9The Acoustics of Maengnori and Historical Trials3:08
Though the museum regulations require this magnificent bell to remain silent, we can still explore the invisible magic it once produced: its sound. The defining characteristic of a Korean temple bell is a fascinating acoustic…
Listen in the app10Closing2:25
As we slowly step back from the Bronze Bell with Inscription of Cheonheungsa and prepare to conclude our tour, I invite you to take one last, comprehensive look at this breathtaking artifact. We have traveled far today, from the…
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What is Bell of Cheonheungsa?
Bell of Cheonheungsa is a place in 서울특별시 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 서울특별시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 31 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5230, 126.9797 |
| Last updated |
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