Standing Nyorai (Buddha)

如来立像

At a glance — Art Object · Asuka period, 7th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation: Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Category: Art Objects
Period: Asuka period, 7th century
Date: 601–700
Held by: Tokyo National Museum
Location: Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID: cobas-117795

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Representing an enlightened Buddhist god, this sculpture was gifted to the imperial family by Hōryūji Temple in 1878. It was stored and displayed at the Museum from around this time. Sculptures like this are top heavy, which made them likely to fall over during the earthquake.

— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Designation: Important Cultural Property (重要文化財), Government of Japan
Catalogue ID: cobas-117795 (permanent)
Official record: Japan Search — jpsearch.go.jp/item/cobas-117795
Holder's collection: ColBase — Tokyo National Museum
Photograph: Tokyo National Museum, via ColBase — CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0 licence

Cite this page: “Standing Nyorai (Buddha)（如来立像）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-117795. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/standing-nyorai-buddha-117795/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.

Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)

Material: Gilt bronze
Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
Genre: Collection of Hōryūji Treasures
員数: 1軀
品質形状: 銅造、鍍金
分類: 法隆寺宝物
法量: 像高30.5

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