The image was made by Kuk Ma Ryo, a famous sculptor of Paekje, an ancient state of Korea.

He lived in Kuninika Village, Katsunagi County, Yamato Kingdom.

Buddhist images were made by him in Japan at that time.

The large idol, 16 meters high and over 380 tons weigh, was made in 752 but became known to the public five years later along with the construction of the temple.

It was restored several times.

The head of the image was remolded after being melted by a fire, with other parts still remaining as they were.

The platform is decorated with over 50 lotus flowers, each engraved with Buddhist image.