Very Fine Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha Vairocana

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Summer Collections & Estates - Session 1

By Ahlers & Ogletree

Aug 27, 2016 - Aug 28, 2016

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• Lot Description

  Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. A very fine gilt bronze and copper figure of Dhyani Buddha Vairochana seated in dhyanasana atop a triangular double lotus throne and holding the dharmachakra mudra with both hands held before chest - thumbs touching forefingers to form circles in representation of the Wheel of Dharma (the union of method and wisdom), and extended fingers representing hearers of the teachings, realizers of the teachings, Mahayana, and the three jewels of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha - the figure wearing robes cast with beaded bands in repetition and bearing jeweled rosettes mounted with precious cabochons, the hair patinated in blue and pulled up into a tall chignon behind dragon crown and falling in two sections over shoulders, the narrow face with eyes downcast in serene contemplation and flanked by pendulous earlobes adorned with stone mounted disc earrings, the figure with gilt copper alloy flower blossoms with stems curving around and extending up from elbow along the upper arm, the underside with impressed four point mandala. Approximate height 22.25", width 15.25", depth 9.5".

  Condition

  Under blacklight examination, no apparent repairs. Round casting imperfection to lower back of figure, allover with gilt and patination loss commensurate with age. Scattered minor pitting to bronze, with various cabochon stone losses. Base with scattered dents and impressions to edges commensurate with age and shelf use, the underside also with apparent signs of shelf use. Lotus adornments cast separately from body. No apparent losses.

   

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