Description: Thank you for looking. Please visit my other listings of contemporary and antique Japanese art. Authentic sosaku ("creative") kokeshi "Daruma Daishi" (Bodhidharma Daishi) by SEIFU GONO. Origin: Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Made from the precious Zelkova wood, which is revered in Japan for its symbolic spiritual meaning and as a beautiful material for woodcraft.- Height: approximately 5"- Diameter: approximately 2.7"- Weight: approximately 0.5 lbsDaruma is a traditional good luck charm in Japan. It is rooted in 5th to 6th century Japanese folklore and is a symbol of perseverance in the face of adversity. Daruma figurines can be recognized by their round shape, bright colors (originally red), and striking, open-eyed face. Daruma is used to make wishes about a goal one would like to achieve. Darumas have a deep and powerful legend behind them. They’re modeled after the monk Bodhidharma who was credited with a long list of accomplishments like founding Zen Buddhism, popularizing Shaolin kungfu and inventing green tea. Legend has it that Bodhidharma meditated in a cave for 9 years without so much as blinking. His persistence was so strong that when his arms, legs and eyelids fell off, he continued without pause. This story, along with Bodhidharma’s dedication, are the basis for the daruma’s round shape. Daruma were originally weighted at the bottom so they stand up no matter how many times they’re knocked over. #202
Price: 29 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-11-26T01:14:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Featured Refinements: Kokeshi Doll
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Japanese
