A Critical Review and New Understanding on Reading the Inscriptions(銘文) on 「Gyeyumyeongsamjoncheonbulbisangjosanggi(癸酉銘三尊千佛碑像造像記)」

April 30, 2026SILLASAHAKPO

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This study aims to critically analyze and propose the best readings of the inscriptions on the Gyeyumyeongsamjoncheonbulbisangjosanggi, specifically correcting previous interpretations.
Analyzed previous readings of the inscriptions and proposed modifications based on linguistic structure.
Examined the meaning structure of the inscriptions, identifying elements such as dates, creators, and participants.
Compared interpretations with ancient texts from the Northern Dynasties to clarify unexamined inscriptions.
Corrected interpretation of key terms within the inscriptions, such as suggesting '名記' instead of '石記'.
Identified coexisting Korean and Chinese syntactical structures within the inscriptions.
Proposed that certain figures mentioned in the inscriptions are possibly identical based on similar naming conventions.

Critical review reveals new interpretations of inscriptions in ancient Buddhist sculptures, emphasizing cultural significance.

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Keon-sik Lee (2026) studied this question.

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