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Carved Red Lacquer Daruma Tray and Dishes browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Lacquer: Pre 1900: item # 47617 Please refer to our stock # 11E-035 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book $795 for Set |
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| Unusual Japanese red lacquer tray and four small dishes in the shape of Daruma. Ca. 1900. The tray represents the hooded Daruma enveloped in his robe. His face and the suggestion of his robe have been deeply carved, and his high relief eyes are piercing. The four small plates represent a slightly different pose of Daruma, also enveloped in his robe, and they are hand carved to show facial and robe details. As you can see from the photos, each face is slightly different. The backs of all five pieces are covered in black lacquer, and the remnants of an old paper label can be found on each piece. 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. In Japanese folklore, he is widely seen as a symbol of good fortune and success through perseverance. Condition is excellent, with only a few minor losses on the back of the tray. Dimensions of tray: 11 ¾” x 9 ¾”; dimensions of small plates: 6” x 4 5/8”. | ||||||||||||
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