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Ivory Netsuke of Boy Playing with Daruma Doll browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Netsuke and Related: Pre 1950: item # 108505 Please refer to our stock # GK-1429 when inquiring.
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| A polychrome ivory netsuke of a young boy kneeling down to play with a tiny Daruma doll. Carved and signed by Japanese artist Komin, 20th century. When Westerners began to take an interest in netsuke, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, netsuke carvers turned to the world around them for netsuke subjects. Activities of ordinary people, such as this child at play, helped create a picture of Japan during the period in which the pieces were carved. Daruma, the monk who brought Zen Buddhism to Japan, has become a familiar and beloved figure with an important place in religion, art and folk culture. His most frequent representation is of a roly-poly figure without limbs. This roly-poly figure makes one of the most popular toys in Japan. A symbol of patience and perseverance, it rights itself when knocked over. Condition is excellent with wonderful patina. Overall dimensions: 1 ½” x 7/8” x 1” high. | ||||||||
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