Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period 18th century Chest of Drawers Width of stand 4"

Width of stand  4"

reflective sense of space

and areas of veneer lifting

are the Subjects of this very Rare

daughter of Sir James Home of Coldinghame

Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period 18th century Chest of Drawers Width of stand 4"Edo Period Large Wood Carving of Daruma Buddhist Monk Seated Meditating This large wood carving of Daruma is part of a long tradition within Japanese art of depicting the legendary monk. His representation throughout the centuries has evolved alongside Japanese civil society. This particular piece is possibly from the Edo Period (1603 1868) or possibly earlier in the AzuchiMomoyama period (1573 1600). This piece is wood with a lacquered finish, and