Antique Figurine ‘Daruma Monk’ By Satsuma, Japan, Edo Period
Buckland, United Kingdom
£800 per item
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Item details
Height
29.0 cm
Width
11.0 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
This antique earthenware figurine of a Daruma Monk, crafted by the Satsuma company during the Edo period, depicts a bearded man with furrowed eyebrows and an intense expression, wrapped in a colorful robe. The hand-painted figurine is renowned for its intricate floral designs and is adorned with complex, gilded patterns. Daruma is the Japanese abbreviation for Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen Buddhist school. In Japan, he is revered as the legendary Great Teacher who pioneered self-improvement, emphasizing the strengthening of body and mind. Traditionally regarded as a master of meditation and the first instructor of martial arts, he is also celebrated as a tireless missionary who brought Buddhism from India to China and ultimately to Japan in the 5th century.
The figure portrays Daruma as a stern preacher, a monk fervent in his faith, captured in a moment of his journey. One of the more bizarre legends about Daruma is that after falling asleep during the seventh year of a nine-year meditation, he cut off his eyelids to prevent further sleep. According to legend, where his eyelids fell to the ground, the first tea plants sprouted, aiding his disciples in staying awake. This story is among the most popular origin tales for the tea plant in both China and Japan. While Chinese depictions of Daruma (Bodhidharma) are typically respectful, Japanese portrayals often present him as a humorous caricature, sometimes with bizarre, distorted expressions and even with rats nibbling at his toes. He is sometimes depicted entangled in cobwebs or stretching as if awakening from a long sleep. Despite these comical portrayals, he remains immensely popular in Japan, where the Daruma doll serves as a good luck talisman, particularly beloved by babies and infants. "Yukidaruma" translates to "Snow Daruma" in Japan, referring to snowmen.
Dimensions:
Height: 29 cm
Width: 11 cm
Depth: 11.5 cm
Weight: 1206 grams
Condition report:
Notable for chipping on the toes of the left foot, some loss of gilding, and minor paint loss. Otherwise, it is in excellent antique condition.
Additional dimensions information:
Weight: 1206 grams
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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- Selling at Vinterior since 2023
- 20 sales
- Ships from Buckland, United Kingdom
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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