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◼︎ On December 12, 1993, the Baekje gilt-bronze great incense burner was excavated from the Neungsan-ri tomb in Buyeo. For what reason was the gilt-bronze great incense burner made? The site where the Baekje gilt-bronze great incense burner was excavated is presumed to be the site of a temple where King Wideok visited to commemorate his father, King Seong. The shape of the Neungsan-ri tumuli and the Changwangmyeongseok Sarira chamber are consistent. The statue of Avalokitesvara in the Mongjeon Hall of Horyuji Temple in Japan is presumed to have been made by King Wideok after King Seong. The bird decorating the top of the Baekje gilt-bronze great incense burner is a red bird, and the number 5 is emphasized in the shape. This is to commemorate King Seong’s will to revive Baekje. King Seong left to meet King Wideok who was on the battlefield, but was killed by the Silla army at Gwansanseong Fortress, which was on the border between Baekje and Silla. King Wideok made the Baekje gilt-bronze great incense burner for his father. #KoreanHistory #History #HistorySpecial #HistoryJournal Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited.