Lot 821
821
A LARGE RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VAIROCANA
A LARGE RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VAIROCANA
A LARGE RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VAIROCANA
A LARGE RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VAIROCANA
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A LARGE RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VAIROCANA

SONG DYNASTY (AD 960-1279)

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A LARGE RED SANDSTONE HEAD OF VAIROCANA
SONG DYNASTY (AD 960-1279)
The full face is carved with a small mouth and hooded eyes below gracefully curved brows. The hair is delineated with rows of tight curls and is surmounted by a crown carved in relief with three figures representing the Buddhas of the past, present and future, each seated on a lotus throne.
24 in. (60.1 cm.) high, composite stand
Provenance
J. J. Lally & Co., New York.

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Lot Essay

Vairocana is considered to be the Great Solar Buddha of Light and Truth, and is the Bliss Body of the historical Buddha in Buddhist Law. Vairocana 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. Unlike other Buddhas, Vairocana is often depicted with an elaborate five-tiered crown, as seen on the present Buddha.

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