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| The 5000 years of Korean Art | |
Stamps illustration –
The Deva King sculpture is carved on a vestibule wall of Sokkuram an artificial stone cave temple in Kyongju. Deva Kings are believed to have been placed at the entrances of Buddhist temples as guards of Buddhism because they represent strength and the wisdom to keep off worries of life. |
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| Issued Country | Korea |
| Issued Year | 20.03.1978 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts |
| Type | First Day Cover |