Vintage Japanese Daruma Doll (SKU: 25D-202) -

Vintage Japanese Daruma Doll - 1940s Showa Era (25D-202)

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25D-202
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Dimensions: 5 1/4" Diameter x 6 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California

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Vintage Japanese Daruma Doll (SKU 25D-202)

Hand-painted Showa-era Daruma figure with bold, expressive visage

This vintage Japanese Daruma doll depicts Bodhidharma wrapped in a vivid red robe, his stern gaze and furrowed brow rendered in thick, confident brushwork. Crafted in fired clay and finished with layered pigments, the figure has a warm, time-softened surface that speaks to its mid-20th-century Showa-era origins.

Traditionally associated with perseverance and good fortune, Daruma (達磨) figures are kept in the home or shop as talismans of determination. This solid, weighty example—with its slightly worn vermilion robes and carefully modeled facial features—offers an authentic wabi-sabi presence, ideal for a tokonoma alcove, Zen-inspired interior, or as a characterful accent in a Japanese folk art collection.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
  • Material: Hand-painted ceramic / clay
  • Use: Decorative Daruma doll, folk art talisman for perseverance and good luck
  • Features: Vintage Japanese Daruma doll with intense facial expression, red robe, molded details, and naturally aged surface patina
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4" Diameter x 6 1/2"H
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor wear and small paint losses consistent with age

A characterful Showa-era Daruma, richly patinated and ready to bring a touch of Zen resolve to any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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size:
5 1/4" Diameter x 6 1/2"H