Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period Cimabue for the Carter Ink Company

for the Carter Ink Company based in Massachusetts

We are offering a lovely small sized Original

The kitchen deity – also known as the Stove God

Candle pan is missing its pricket

This sculpture came from the estate of Lily Landis who was a student of the

Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period Cimabue for the Carter Ink CompanyEdo 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