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made of gold, silver, bronze, and iron dating as far back as the Three Kingdoms period. In fact, personal decorative pieces were at their finest during the Unified Silla period (668-935). Exquisite jewelry like earrings and bracelets were made of gold and finished with filigree or spangles, and belts entirely made of gold were decorated with hanging jade pendants shaped like commas to oscillate with the slightest motion. With the introduction of Buddhism, the production of Buddhist objects in 37 _ Culture Longevity motifs on a chest (above) Did You Know? Printing in Korea has one of the longest and most brilliant histories in the world. Movable metal printing typeface was used in Korea as early as 1234, predating the Gutenberg printing press by more than 200 years. The earliest verified example of movable-type printing is a collection of Zen Buddhist sermons, printed in 1377 during the Goryeo period. A copy of this edition is currently preserved at the French National Library in Paris.
38 _ HELLO from KOREA The Emille Bell, the largest Korean bell, dates back to the late 8th century. bronze also flourished during the Silla period. These included incense burners, gongs, and caskets or cases to contain sarira, the ashes of monks cremated after death. Meant to enshrine the "spritual body," these caskets often took the form of pagodas. Bronze temple bells were also cast in great quantity and were no mere sleigh bells. The smallest ones were only a foot high, but some were several meters tall. Rung by being struck with a thick piece of wood hanging from the ceiling by a chain, the bell emits a long and penetrating tone. Unique in their shape, design, and sound, these bells represent the best of Korean metal art. Legend has it that the 11-foot-high Emille Bell, which was cast in 771 and can be heard for forty miles on a clear night, owes its beautiful tone to the crying of a baby sacrificed for the recasting of the bell. Many Korean crafts continue to be practiced and taught to new generations, especially through Human Cultural Treasures whose skills are regarded by the Korean government as part of the national heritage, and who receive government protection and support. Although some crafts are no longer essential to the daily existence of the average Korean, most continue to be readily accessible and influence the look of Korean life.
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