The image , amidst those of the king and his two consorts , has been gilded several times .
This Buddha has remained on a platform since the eighth century ; on a number of occasions , it was moved for safekeeping .
The image , amidst those of the king and Buddha 's two consorts , has been gilded several times .
This Buddha has remained on a platform since the eighth century ; on a number of occasions , it was moved for safekeeping .