Wonders in the Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University Ⅱ

A collection of the distinguished antiquities in the museum - Buddhist Arts, Paintings, Calligraphy, and Folklore

By Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Buddhist Painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly (1565) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Buddhist Art Gallery

This gallery shows the works of Korean Buddhist art collection based on its doctrine and religious belief. Buddhism, a religion that originated in India during the 2nd century B.C.E, spread eastward across much of Asia during the next thousand years. Following its strong religious and cultural presence, the Buddhist works of art, such as stupa, statue, painting and reliquary, was largely produced, due to the fact that Korean has given a local and distinctive interpretation and sensibility to the representation of the Buddhas as well as to the other images and symbols to the Buddhist art.

Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha from the Borisa Temple Site in Uiryeong (Around 850) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Seated Stone Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (Goryeo Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Standing Lacquer Bodhisattva (Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Seated Gilt-bronze Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (1628) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Special Command, Condolence, Letters, and Small Envelope by Korean Provisional Government (1931) by Lee Dongyeong,Cho Wangu,Kim Gu,Lee Siyeong Kim Eungwon Lee Do Young Kim Gyu sikSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Buddhist Painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly (1565) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 41 (14th Century, Goryeo Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 40 (14th Century, Goryeo Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Fascicle Three of Saddharmapundarika Sutra (The Lotus Sutra) in Silver on Indigo Paper (1422) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Bronze Gong with Inscription of "Hwangni-hyeon Prefecture" (1085) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Bronze Desk with Illustration of Avatamsaka Sutra (Goryeo Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Picture album of traveling around Young Nam by Jinjae Kim Yun Gyeom (1770) by Yungyeom KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Paintings Gallery

The gallery highlights the Korean masterpieces of paintings, manifesting the royal ceremony, lifestyle, portrait, the diversity in landscape, etc. during the Joseon Dynasty (AD 1392-1910). As for the royal paintings, the court painters mainly created the scene of official royal ceremonies with the well-arranged rooms of the palace and its surroundings. For example, The Eastern Palace (National Treasure No. 249-2) indicates the palace paintings’ diverse aspects with a bird-eye view and how Joseon Dynasty’s authoritativeness and dignity have been manifested.

Longevity Meeting at Namji (1629) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Landscape with People (Around 1600) by Attributed to Myeungguk KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Social Meeting of Longevity (1763) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Picture album of traveling around Young Nam by Jinjae Kim Yun Gyeom (1770) by Yungyeom KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Cheongpung Valley by Jeong Seon (18th Century, Joseon) by Jeong SeonSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Embroidered Grass and Insects (Around 1540) by Attributed to Saimdang SinSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Eastern Palace (1828 - 1830) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Grand Congratulaotry Ceremony to Celebrate the Fortieth Birthday of Queen Dowager Jo (1847) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

The Grand Congratulaotry Ceremony of the Festive Royal Wedding of King Heonjong (1844) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Folding Screen of Haeju City (1867) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Customs and Habits of Joseon People (19th Century, Joseon Period) by Hancheol LeeSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Folding Screen of Complete View of Geumgangsan Mountain (1800) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Dongnae Map (19th Century, Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Grape (1866) by Seokhwan ChoiSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Portrait (19th Century) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Standing Beauty (19th Century, Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Portrait of Ju Gyeong-il (20th Century) by Attributed to Yong-sin ChaeSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Bridge of Yeong Island (1948) by Gwansik ByeonSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy of Patriot An Junggeun (1910) by Junggeun AnSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy Gallery

The gallery illustrates the formative art character originated from Chinese characters, which is part of a hieroglyphic character. The calligraphy was popular with Confucian scholars who are competent with a poem and literature during the Joseon Period, while it also implies the political situation. The calligraphy of patriot Junggeun An is a case in point, manifesting his loyalty to the endangered Korean Empire in the early 20th century.

Certificate of Meritorious Subject Issued to Sim Ji-baek (1397) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy of Anpyeong-daegun (15th Century, Joseon Period) by Prince AnpyeongSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

History Book of Goryeo (16th Century, Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy of Lee Sam-man (19th Century, Joseon Period) by Samman LeeSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy of Kim Jeong-hee (19th Century, Joseon Period) by Jeonghee KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy of King Gojong (19th Century, Joseon Period) by King GojongSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy of Patriot An Junggeun (1910) by Junggeun AnSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Calligraphy of Patriot Lee Jun (20th Century) by Jun LeeSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Three-tiered Wardrobe (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Folklore Gallery

The gallery illustrates outstanding folklore objects, such as cannon, wardrobe, clothing, crafts and so on, to indicate how Koreans live around the annual cycle of the four seasons. Although many of the folklore artifacts looks simple, Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid furniture owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo shows the superior beauty of its decoration and style, considering the most representative modern wardrobe in the 20th century.

Jija Chongtong Gun (1557) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Ssangja Chongtong Gun (1583) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Helmet (18th Century) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Wardrobe (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Three-tiered Wardrobe (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Wardrobe with Mirror (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Red-lacquered and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Furniture Owned by Empress Sunjeong-hyo : Bed (Around 1930) by Jingap KimSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Two-tiered Wardrobe (Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Candle Stand (Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Lantern Stand (Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Official Robe of Courtier (Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Official Crown (Joseon Period) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Map of the Gwanbuk province (1738/1753) by UnknownSeokdang Museum of Dong-A University

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