| The seated statue of Miroku Buddha, which is the principal image of Buddha at Kondo (main hall) of Taima-dera Temple in Nara, was produced in the late 7th century and is believed to be the oldest earthen image in Japan. |
奈良県当麻寺金堂本尊の弥勒仏坐像は7世紀後半にさかのぼる作で、日本最古の塑像と言われている。 |