Dangganjiju
Dangganjiju (Korean: 당간지주 / 幢竿支柱), also known as stone flagpole supports, are a pair of stone structures found in Buddhist temples that were used to support tall flagpoles (dang 幢竿). These flagpoles originally held large banners or flags during Buddhist ceremonies. Dangganjiju are made of stone and have been discovered in large numbers at the sites of many ancient Korean Buddhist temples.
Dangganjiju sites in Korea
Notable examples designated as cultural heritage in South Korea include:
- Iron flagpole at Gapsa Temple, Gongju (Treasure No. 256)[1]
- Iron flagpole at Yongdusa Temple site, Cheongju (Treasure No. 41)[2]
- Stone flagpole outside Dongjeommun Gate, Naju (Treasure No. 505)[3]
The iron flagpole at Gapsa is believed to date from the Unified Silla period, while the Yongdusa and Dongjeommun flagpoles are considered to have been constructed during the Goryeo period.
References
- ↑ 공주 갑사 철당간. "공주 갑사 철당간".
- ↑ 청주 용두사지 철당간. "청주 용두사지 철당간". Archived from the original on 2015-10-31. Retrieved 2018-03-20. Unknown parameter
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See also
- Dhvaja (Buddhist banner/flagpole)
External links
- Cultural Heritage Administration – Explanation of the term 당간지주 Archived 2015-04-19 at the Wayback Machine
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