KDAR 100Daruma Statue from Shigaraki Japan. This was made by Rian1, A very famous Japanese Shigaraki Potter from the late 19th Century. The Daruma is signed by Rian 1 and dates between 1898-1920. Rian 1 also was the creator of the first Ceramic Tanuki in Shigaraki , ( Good fortune Badgers you see in front of Noodle shops all over Japan). Picture of the Master craftsman included, courtesy of the Shigaraki historical society.
If this Daruma could only speak !!
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Size: 7ft.
Location: Kyoto
It is signed by Rian 1 and also by the shop Tanuki-ya. VERY RARE FIND...Price: $