A Study of Buddhist Reliquaries Donated by Yi Seong-gyeJoo Kyeongmi *This paper is the first comprehensive research on Buddhist reliquaries donated by Yi Seong-gye who became King Taejo in Joseon DynastyThe reliquaries now in the NationalMuseum of Korea were found inside a stone casket at Wolchulbong of Mt Geumgangin 1932 They comprise a bronze bowl three silver objectsand five white porcelain vesselsSomeof them have long inscriptions that record the datedonors and purpose of the installationAccording to the inscriptionsthey were dedicated and installed by Yi Seong-gye and his retinues