A GOLD LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF DAINICHI NYORAI. Japan, 18th c. Height 59 cm, figure 25 cm. The cosmic Buddha with serene expression is seated on a lotus, supported by a multi-tiered base, his hands showing the mudra of wisdom. In three parts. Minor damages. Provenance: Old Swiss private collection from Southern Switzerland. ------------------------------------------------- SEATED DAINICHI NYORAI. Japan, 18th century. H 59 cm, figure 25 cm. Wood with gold over black lacquer. The cosmic Buddha with a mild, meditative expression sits on a lotus blossom and performs the mudra of wisdom (chiken-in) with his hands. Dainichi Nyorai is considered a central figure of the Shingon and Tendai sects of esoteric Buddhism. Three parts. Min. dam. Provenance: Old Swiss private collection from Ticino.