seated statue; seated figure
Typically used for Buddhist statues or other religious figures depicted in a seated posture. Contrasts with 立像 (standing statue).
See also: 立像
This temple has a famous seated statue of Amida Nyorai.
I saw a life-size seated statue at the museum.
Common modern spelling using 座 (seat).
Alternate spelling using 坐 (sit), often seen in older or Buddhist contexts.
Compound of 座 (seat) and 像 (statue/image). The alternate form 坐像 uses the older character 坐 for sitting.