Japan, a dramatic large-scale antique Daruma hand-carved in the round with
finely detailed hair, nose and brows – a wooden Talisman of perseverance and good luck from the early 20th century.

These were hand turned and hand carved to serve as solid wood molds for making paper mache versions.
While they occasionally appear in Japanese antique markets, this fine deeply carved example has a distinctive face with a very resolute, dignified expression- one of the best carvings and quality we have seen in our Japanese travels.

Dimensions: 11 inches tall and 11 inches width

Quality: Good original quality as acquired from Japan.

Handmade and hand-carved

Provenance: Old Northern Japan collection.

History of Bodhidharma
The Daruma or Bodhidharma, was the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman and as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making him a popular art form.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.