A rare Chinese dry lacquer wood figure of Buddha Vairocana, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), China, An exceptional and imposing Chinese wood gilt-lacquered figure of Vairocana. Seated in Dhyanasana with his hands held in Uttarabodhi Mudra. The chest with a wan character. Large remaining areas of original gilt finish. Set on a later custom wood carved lotus base. H 63,5 cm, Base: 45 x 45,5 cm, Old damage and repair to the crown (originally the crown would have had five Tathagata Buddhas) and missing parts of the hair. A hole in the base and general wear of the gilding. No modern restoration.