Movable Metal Type of Jikji

Cheongju Early Printing Museum
Cheongju, South Korea

This movable metal type is restored using the traditional metal cast method of beeswax casting. It was utilized in printing Jikji in 1377 at Heungdeoksa Temple, Cheongju.

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Title: Movable Metal Type of Jikji
Medium: Metal

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