Antique Japanese Kutani Pottery Bodhidharma or Daruma Figurine

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.

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