Trio of Japanese Daruma (Dharma) Dolls
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Japan, 20th century CE. A trio of papier-mache Daruma dolls, hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. They are considered signs of good fortune. Color and design can vary based on artist and region. One is a white Daruma with a smaller version painted below the face, and the body decorated with gold, red, green, designs. The other two are red, with inset flesh-colored faces and black beads; the eyes have been inked in on the larger one. There is gold writing on the red body of the smaller one. Size of largest: 7.35" W x 7.75" H (18.7 cm x 19.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-Morgan Collection, Santa Monica, CA.
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#114750
Japan, 20th century CE. A trio of papier-mache Daruma dolls, hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. They are considered signs of good fortune. Color and design can vary based on artist and region. One is a white Daruma with a smaller version painted below the face, and the body decorated with gold, red, green, designs. The other two are red, with inset flesh-colored faces and black beads; the eyes have been inked in on the larger one. There is gold writing on the red body of the smaller one. Size of largest: 7.35" W x 7.75" H (18.7 cm x 19.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-Morgan Collection, Santa Monica, CA.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#114750
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Slight fading to colors with age
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Trio of Japanese Daruma (Dharma) Dolls
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