Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Figurine Vtg Hariko Round White Lucky Charm BD974 Kashiki Openwork on the front and

Openwork on the front and back

Osaka prints

Packed weight: 633 grams

Design: Monkey and poetry

Items weight: 1240 grams

Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Figurine Vtg Hariko Round White Lucky Charm BD974 Kashiki Openwork on the front andVintage Japanese Daruma Figurine 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 initially 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. This