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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980: Item # 1480654

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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
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Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead representing Zen Buddhism Patriarch Daruma enveloped in blue robe with various flowers. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Exceptionally well made piece - see his face with expression of severe concentration and finely done minute flowers of different species, in perfect condition. Diameter o.64 inches.