Lion Pagoda of Hwaeomsa

Lion Pagoda of Hwaeomsa
Korean name
Hangul
구례 화엄사 원통전 앞 사자탑
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGurye Hwaeomsa Wontongjeon ap Sajatap
McCune–ReischauerKurye Hwaŏmsa Wŏnt'ongchŏn ap Sachat'ap
Hwaeomsa Pillar
Hangul
화엄사 노주
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHwaeomsa noju
McCune–ReischauerHwaŏmsa nochu

The Four Lion Stone Pagoda is a South Korean pagoda at the Buddhist temple of Hwaeomsa, in Gurye County, South Jeolla Province. It was most likely erected in the 9th century, during the Unified Silla period, although its exact origins and purpose are unknown. Built in the non-typical style, the pagoda has a two-story platform and a single body adorned with relief imagery of the Four Heavenly Kings. It is most notable for the four lion sculptures which make up the upper tier of the platform. It is registered by the Cultural Heritage Administration as Treasure 300 and is commonly known as the "Hwaeomsa Pillar".