PLAQUES / EPIGRAPHIC ARCHIVE

Plaques of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

A record-level guide to the pagoda’s historical plaques, including Sakyamuni Pagoda, Wonder of the World and Lofty Divine Achievement.

52: Historical records

48: Extant inventory

4: Lost

1194: Sakyamuni plaque

Published surveys usually count 52 historical plaques, four of them lost. The 1194 Sakyamuni Pagoda plaque is especially important for dating; later imperial plaques connect military events, visits and reputation to the monument.

A full record includes location, script, attribution, signature, small inscription, repair traces and image date—not only the large characters.

SELECTED IMAGE RECORDS

Plaques of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

On-site image of the “释迦塔” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-001

释迦塔

The plaque text “释迦塔” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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On-site image of the “峻极神工” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-002

峻极神工

The plaque text “峻极神工” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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On-site image of the “天下奇观” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-006

天下奇观

The plaque text “天下奇观” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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On-site image of the “天柱地轴” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-007

天柱地轴

The plaque text “天柱地轴” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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On-site image of the “慈光远照” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-012

慈光远照

The plaque text “慈光远照” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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On-site image of the “法海慧莲” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-014

法海慧莲

The plaque text “法海慧莲” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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On-site image of the “永镇金城” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-015

永镇金城

The plaque text “永镇金城” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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On-site image of the “香云普注” plaque at the Yingxian Pagoda — P-016

香云普注

The plaque text “香云普注” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

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COMPLETE OBJECT INDEX

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ENTITY QUESTIONS / FAQ

FAQ

01

How many plaques are recorded?

Surveys usually record 52 historically: 48 extant and four lost.

02

When is the Sakyamuni plaque dated?

1194.

03

What does a plaque record include?

Text, location, date, script, attribution, small inscription, condition and image provenance.

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