Standing Shaka (Śākyamuni) at Birth

Bronze
H: 11.8cm
Asuka period　7th century

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Unfortunately, the right arm of this buddha has been lost, but the statue nevertheless offers an impression of brightness. The imbalance of the long torso with a protruding belly, the widely spreading hems of the short skirts, and the disproportionately short legs lend the figure an air of humor. It incorporates Silla sculptural styles current during the Three Kingdoms period (1st c. B.C.E.–668) on the Korean peninsula.
Audio guide

The adorable figurine was presented characteristic styles such as the rounded small uṣīṣa (nikkei) and the short garment wrapped low around the waist, sticking out like fins. The right arm has been lost, however the cheerful face and robust body maintain the spirited charm of this statue.

Yasuo Inamoto
Masterworks from the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall at the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2010, p.138, no.156.

Accession Number	1313-0
Category	Sculptures
Bibliography	Masterworks from the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall at the Nara National Museum, 2022, 194p. Masterworks from the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall at the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2013, 168p. Masterworks from the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall at the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2012, 168p. Masterworks from the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall at the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2010, 160p. Children's exhibition: The Birth of Buddha. Nara National Museum, 2000, 34p. (Japanese)