"An Ivory Netsuke Depicting The Awakening Of Daruma"
Ivory netsuke depicting the awakening of Daruma, a popular figure in Japanese culture.Daruma is sculpted in a sitting position, his body round and compact, as he struggles to keep his eyes open after nine years of meditation.
Signed Ikkosai 一光さ under the base next to the himotoshi holes.
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.7 x 2.2 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition.