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Stele of Master Hyeongak at Yeongoksa Temple, Gurye

구례 연곡사 현각선사탑비 ( 求禮 鷰谷寺 玄覺禪師塔碑 )

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Classification Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Stele of Master Hyeongak at Yeongoksa Temple, Gurye
Quantity 1 stele
Designated Date 1963.01.21
Age Goryeo
Address Yeongoksa Temple 806-16, Piagol-ro, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do

Located at Yeongoksa Temple, this stele was erected to pay tribute to Master Hyeongak in the early Goryeo Period. The stele was already missing its main stone by the time of the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, and now only the stele’s pedestal and capstone remain. The stone turtle base that supports the stele has large bright eyes and a broad mouth, and a dragon's head with long whiskers. The base stone, on which the main stone of the stele sits (on the back of the turtle), is carved with a panel decoration and a flower design. The capstone of the stele, which is placed on top of the pedestal, is carved with several entangled dragons expressed in vivid detail. The inscription on the middle of the front surface of the stele’s capstone states that it was erected in 979 (the 4th year of the reign of King Gyeongjong of Goryeo) to commemorate Master Hyeongak.