Unified Silla Dynasty (8th - 9th century)

The Unified Silla period from the late seventh through the ninth centuries was one of political stability when an international style held sway throughout East Asia. This figure shows refined style of Buddhist sculpture from early Unified Silla Dynasty. The hands are in mudras signifying fearless and boundless mercy with the strong legs and feet.
For a figure in similar style in the collection of Nezu Museum, see the Museum Yamato Bunkakan, Special Exhibition, Korean Gilt-bronze states of Paekche and Silla Period from Japanese Collections (Nara, 1982), exh. cat. no. 26.