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A Kyoto Pottery Okimono of a Standing Daruma – Signed browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Stoneware: Pre 1920: item # 693328 Please refer to our stock # Ichi 134 when inquiring.
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| This is molded pottery figure of the legendary Japanese Daruma. He is shown clothed in a rust colored robe with yellow pants showing at the bottom of the figure. His chest is bare and he carries the traditional fly whisk of the Buddhist priest, The okimono stands 6 7/8” high and id 2 5/8” wide by 2” deep. There is an impressed potters mark on the base which we have not been able to translate. In excellent condition, we date the figure to the late Meiji Period, circa 1880-1905. Daruma is known as the father of Zen Buddhism and for bringing Buddhism to Japan. BODIDHARMA (Da Mo) was the founder and first patriarch of Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism. (Ch'an means meditation or concentration of mind.) In Japan he is known as Bodai Daruma or just Daruma. Historical records are hazy about Da Mo but there are many stories and legends about him and his connection to Shaolin Temple. Born in 6th century India into a high caste warrior family he renounced his privileges in favour of a contemplative life. After becoming a disciple of the Buddhist master Prajnatara he became his successor, the 28th patriarch after Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha. As an old man he undertook a mission to China to fulfill the wishes of his dying master to bring Buddhism to China. Da Mo is usually depicted as a "barbarian" with large glaring eyes, heavily bearded, prominent nose, severe expression and is often shown wearing an earring. | |||||||||||||
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