Stone basin(Treasure  no. 1523) 

This rectangular stone basin on the grounds of Bulguksa Temple was made during the Unified Silla Period (676-935). It notably differs in style from the stone basins of Baekje (18 B.C. - A.D. 660), which are mostly circular. It has carvings both on the inside and outside, and the rim is uniquely rounded at the corners. The gorgeous lotus design carved on the bottom shows the high standard of Buddhist art during the Unified Silla Period. The basin has outstanding historic and cultural value.

 

Stone elevation(Treasure  no. 1745)

The stone elevation was harmoniously built according to the topography of the temple, which is characterized by low west and south, and high east and north. The temple is framed by corridors into which Jahamun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall, and Museoljeon Hall are built. The transepts to the east and west of Daeungjeon Hall connect to the east and west corridors. Jwagyeongnu Pavilion is located in the eastern corner of the south corridor, while Beomyeongnu Pavilion sits in its western corner. Cheongungyo and Baegungyo Bridges, both of which lead to Daeungjeon Hall, are situated in south of Jahamun Gate. Geungnakjeon Hall (Hall of Paradise), which is surrounded by large corridors, is situated west of Daeungjeon Hall at Bulguksa Temple. The hall can be reached via Yeonghwagyo and Chilbogyo Bridges and by Anyangmun Gate. The stone elevation situated to the northeast of Geungnakjeon Hall and consisting of three rows of sixteen steps, which represent the forty-eight vows of Amitabha, leads to Daeungjeon Hall. 

History and Architectural Characteristics:  History - According to Samguk yusa, construction of the temple was begun in 751, the tenth year of the reign of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla Dynasty, by Prime Minister Kim Daeseong and completed on December 2, 774 (the 10th year of the reign of King Hyegong), shortly after Kim’s death. The temple underwent nine series of reconstruction and restoration work between the mid-8th century in the United Silla Period and the Japanese Invasion of Korea during the Joseon Period. During the Japanese Invasion of Korea, all the temple’s wooden buildings were burned to the ground, leaving only its only stone structures – including the stone elevation, Yeonghwagyo and Chilbogyo Bridges, Cheongungyo and Baegungyo Bridges, two stone pagodas, stone lantern, stupa, flagpole supports, other stone stereobates and building foundations – intact. Centuries later, the stone elevation and other stone structures were repaired in 1923, during the Japanese occupation, while excavation, investigation and restoration works were conducted in 1969. The stone elevation was rebuilt in 1970. 

Construction : The beautifully constructed Cheongungyo and Baegungyo Bridges are situated in front of Jahamun Gate, before which a now buried pond (gupum yeonji) was one located. The land on which Geungnakjeon Hall is located is lower than the site of Daeungjeon Hall. Yeonghwagyo and Chilbogyo Bridges are situated in front of Anyangmun Gate, which stands in front of Geungnakjeon Hall. The corridors leading to Anyangmun Gate encompass Geungnakjeon Hall, whose eastern corridor connects to the corridor of Daeungjeon Hall. The perfectly composed stone elevations stand in front of Anyangmun Gate and Jahamun Gate. The east stone elevation in front of Jahamun Gate was built by changing the structure of its upper tier on the staircase of Baegungyo Bridge, while the west stone elevation in front of Anyangmun Gate was built by erecting well-trimmed stone pillars with long supporting stones, in between which natural stones were fitted. The stone elevation in front of Jahamun Gate and Beomyeongnu Pavilion was built using huge natural stones for the lower tier, and with processed stones for the upper tier. Stone pillars were erected under the projecting part of the columns of Beomyeongnu Pavilion, while the stone bridge was built with a sophisticated style of rainbow-shaped arch. Stone elevations were also built under the west corridor around Daeungjeon and Geungnakjeon Halls. As regards the stone elevations, rectangular grid frames, in which natural stones were compactly fitted together, were erected with vertical stone pillars and horizontal juduseok (cheomchaseok) stone and short stone pillars, cornerstones, and flat stones. Daeungjeon Hall has a single-tiered stone elevation, while Geungnakjeon Hall has a two-tiered one. 

Value of the Treasure: All four bridges (Cheongungyo and Baegungyo, and Yeonghwagyo and Chilbogyo) have been recognized for their historical and architectural value and designated as national treasures. The stone elevations related to the bridges, built in the mid-8th century, attest to the excellence of stonemasonry techniques of the Silla Period 

The Vulture peak assembly(Treasure  no. 1797) 

The Buddhist Paintings of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju were produced in 1769 with the aid of a donation from Princess Hwawan, a daughter of King Yeongjo, and a court lady named Kim. The paintings include one Buddhist painting describing the Vulture Peak Assembly and two mural paintings about the Four Guardian Kings. The painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly is marked with the number 1769, the year in which it was painted, while the mural paintings of the Four Guardian Kings only show the names of the painters. However, it is assumed that these paintings were all made together in the same year, because the monk painters who did the painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly also participated in the creation of the mural paintings, and because all three paintings show similar characteristics in the expression of figures and coloring. The painting of the Vulture Peak Assembly was made by monk painters who stayed at several temples, including Tongdosa and Bongjeongsa, in the Gyeongsang-do area during the mid- and late 18th century. The paintings display the representative painting styles of the Gyeongsang-do area, such as the splendid yet calm colors and well-balanced composition. In addition, these paintings show an interesting side as Buddhist paintings of the late Joseon Period, as they constitute a rare, unique example of a set of Buddhist paintings that includes both a hanging painting and a mural painting.

 

Three bodhisattvas(Treasure  no. 1933) 

This Buddhist painting of three bodhisattvas enshrined at Bulguksa Temple contains a postscript showing that it was painted in 1739 by a group of monk-artists including Milgi, Chaewon and Seojing. The painting was done at Ojuam, a hermitage affiliated with Geodongsa Temple in Gyeongju, after which it was enshrined at Buryeongsa Temple. The artists used vivid white to highlight the figures around the triad, thereby producing an impressive three-dimensional effect. The record of the background to the painting and the careful layout and elaborate depiction of the figures make it a representative Buddhist painting of the early eighteenth century, and provide valuable information for the study of Buddhist paintings in this period.

Dangganjiju, The banner-pole supports(Tangible cultural asset of Gyeongbukdo No.446) 

Two stone banner pillars called "Dangganjiju"in Korean are "among those that tourists may easily overlook. These pillars are located in the front yard of Chilbogyo and Yeonhwagyo. These pillars originally served stones to which a banner is hung on a pole. In the ancient times, this banner served as a microphone to news and events at the temple. These stone pillars are known to have been dated from the Unified Silla Period (AD 668–935), but they have not been designated as one of the cultural asset ratings such as national treasure or important folklore materials by the Korean government because the pairs do not match with each other.