Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Figurine Vtg Hariko Round Red Lucky Charm BD973 silk Ittomasu (15kg)

Ittomasu (15kg)

and bamboo design

The lid has cutouts on the longer sides and two characters on gold on the top

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Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Figurine Vtg Hariko Round Red Lucky Charm BD973 silk Ittomasu (15kg)Vintage 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