Donghwasa Temple Biroam Hermitage Three-Tier Pagoda

SOUTH KOREA, Daegu

This pagoda is located in front of the Hall of Great Silence and Light. According to an inscription, the pagoda was built in 863 during the Unified Silla dynasty in memory of King Minae (reigned 838–839). It was listed as Treasure No. 247 in 1963 and was restored in 1967.
The square pagoda is 3.7 m high and consists of a two-layer base, the upper layer of which has central and corner pilasters. Each level of the pagoda body has corner pilasters and roofs with corbeling representing the eaves. The spire includes a harmika, an inverted bowl, and a jewel. Even though the pagoda is rather small, the proportions and the architectural style are characteristic of Silla stone pagodas. A miniature wooden stupa and a gilt-bronze plaque featuring Buddha images were discovered in this pagoda during restoration work.