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Antique Japanese Kutani Pottery Bodhidharma or Daruma Figurine

$950
£721.36
€824.93
CA$1,327.29
A$1,476.23
CHF 770.84
MX$17,964.19
NOK 9,844.85
SEK 9,232.73
DKK 6,156.74
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An fine, antique Japanese pottery Daruma figurine. In the form of a Daruma, a depiction of Bodhidharma the semi-legendary founder of Zen/Chan Buddhism. The figure's face and protruding toes are an unglazed dark brown and his robe has a dark red glaze. Simply a charming Japanese figurine! Date: 20th Century or Earlier Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is rubbing to the glaze around the neck and hood, and a small chip to the front of the hood. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Kutani Marks: Unmarked Measurements: Height: ca. 5 in. Width: ca. 2 1/4 in. Depth: ca. 1 5/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century or Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is rubbing to the glaze around the neck and hood and a small chip to the front of the hood. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3172022133822DSAINVHOF221stDibs: LU1610227936142

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