Stone Lantern of Geumsansa Temple, Gimje

Stone lanterns are placed in Buddhist temples to be used for light offerings to the Buddha. They are typically placed in front of the main worship hall or a pagoda.

This stone lantern is presumed to have been built in the early period of the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). It was originally placed in front of Mireukjeon Hall but was moved to the current location in 1922.

The lantern is composed of a round base engraved with lotus designs, an octagonal pillar, a light chamber with four openings, an octagonal roof stone with flower-shaped decorations at the corners, and a decorative top shaped like a lotus bud. Apart from some minor damage, the lantern has maintained its original structure.

Source: Korea Heritage Service signboard ↗ · collected 2026-10-08