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IVORY SIGNED DARUMA NETSUKE

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 150.00 USD
IVORY SIGNED DARUMA NETSUKE
NETSUKE: A signed ivory Daruma or Bodhi Dharma roly-poly netsuke with pop-out eyes. The original Daruma was a Buddhist saint and founder of the Zen sect in China and Japan. He was said to have remained seated for nine years in silent meditation without moving resulting in withered legs. He also plucked off his eyelids in penitence in order to remain awake.As in this case, he is often portrayed with a whimsical, joking intent. Measures 1 1/2''H x 1 1/4''W.