Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period 18th century Chest of Drawers is sitting on a feathered

is sitting on a feathered branch with two feathered flowers

& knife set are decorated with cut out designs of swirling motifs

Unmarked and likely made in Germany in the 1800's

A rare raised figural Satsuma vase painted with polychrome enamel and gold

Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period 18th century Chest of Drawers is sitting on a featheredEdo 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