A BRONZE FIGURE OF DAINICHI NYORAI

Japan, dated 1686, H 36 cm., figure 19 cm. Dark patina and traces of gilding. Mahavairocana, the cosmic Buddha with hands forming the chiken-in mudra (wisdom gesture), is depicted as a bodhisattva wearing a crown, jewellery and a shawl, with a finely rendered hairstyle with abundant curls. Inscribed on the back: Hônô Fujisan Dainichinyorai; the lotus leaves and ring bear references to various donors, some with Buddhist honorary names, and a principal donor. Dated hinoetora Jôkyô 3 (1686). Halo missing. druck bild

Estimation:€4,120

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