About this objectThis small stone object was discovered at Bulguksa in Korea and identified as a cross of the Eastern Christian Church—often referred to as Nestorianism. Dated to the 8th-9th century, it is a rare object suggesting the spread of Christian ideas into Korea: not surprising given therir presence in China from the 7th century.
Date Made8th-9th century
PeriodUnified Silla
Subject and Association KeywordsCrosses
Subject and Association KeywordsCoda
Subject and Association DescriptionLearn More: Toepel and Chung 2004.
