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Itto-bori Carving of Daruma - Taisho/Showa browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Okimono: Pre 1970: item # 271374
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| A very appealing wooden carving of Daruma. It is fairly rare to find these carvings signed - in this case the carving is clearly signed with an incised signature that says "Yoshi-Mune"(first word, Yoshi, second word Mune). The carving measures 6 1/8" high x 3 1/2" wide x 2 5/8" deep. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks or restorations. In Japan the word daruma, derived from the Sanskrit word "dharma," originally referred to Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism. He is one of the most popular of the Buddhist figures and is frequently found in both serious and humorous depictions in all the different art media from pottery to bronzes to carvings such as this one. The technique used for this carving is know as itta-bori. It was carved using a technique called "itto-bori" (one knife carving) or "to no kiri" (sword cut carving). Such carvings are cut in sharp, angular planes and painted in strong, pure matte colors. We date this carving anywhere from the late Taisho to mid Showa period - circa 1925-1970. | |||||||||||||
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