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A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).

A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
5 230 - 6 980 EUR
5 470 - 7 300 USD
Hammer price
65 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana, Ming dynasty (1638-1644).

The Primordial Buddha sits in dhyanasana with the hands clasped in a form of vajramudra. He is clad in voluminous robes with hems elegantly incised with a foliate pattern. Svastika to his chest. The face is serene in expression and surmounted by a tiara with diminutive Buddha images. Height 18 cm.

Wear. A part of the crown a bit loose. Inventory mark to back.

Provenance

From an esteemed Finnish collector and mecenat of the Arts, the major part of the collection was brought together during 1920-1960, thence by descent.

Exhibitions

A few related examples in gilt-bronze have been sold at Christie’s; in particular, compare the present work with a gilt-bronze figure of Vairochana sold at Christie’s New York on 15 September 2011, lot 1383.

Literature

The present gilt-bronze figure of Vairocana is an excellent example of its type, exhibiting fine casting, especially in the hems of the robes and the openwork crown. Vairochana is considered to be the Great Solar Buddha of Light and Truth, and is the Bliss Body of the historical Buddha in Buddhist Law. Vairochana is also considered one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, also known as the Five Wisdom Tathagatas, which are representations of the five qualities of the Buddha. The latter is represented by the five diminutive Buddha images in the crown of the present figure.