飛鳥大仏(釈迦如来)
Asuka Daibutsu is a bronze statue of Shaka Nyorai, the historical Buddha, housed at Asuka-dera in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Traditionally dated to the early 7th century, it is regarded as one of the oldest surviving Buddhist statues in Japan and holds significant historical and cultural value. As an image of the Buddha, it is venerated by worshippers who associate such figures with spiritual protection, though specific protective claims reflect devotional tradition rather than verified fact.