Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Statue Vtg Hariko Round Red Lucky Charm BD970 Pot 2 compartments

2 compartments

are nowadays used by referees in sumo wrestling

The sculpture's wings spread beautifully as if taking off or landing

These bowls are packed in a black lacquered wooden box

Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Statue Vtg Hariko Round Red Lucky Charm BD970 Pot 2 compartmentsVintage Japanese Daruma Statue This is a vintage Japanese daruma made of papier mch (hariko). It is a traditional Japanese lucky charm and toy that imitates the figure of Daruma Daishi sitting in meditation. Daruma dolls are sold without eyes. The belief is to fill in one eye with a wish one wants granted, then fill in the other eye when the wish comes true. Overall it is a visual representation of perseverance, hard work, and luck. The bottom is