Figure Daruma Figure Made of Black Kutani Porcelain
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Taishô (1912–1926)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 14,5 x 13 cm
- Weight:
- 1g
- Item number:
- 5315
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Details about the sold piece
- ColorBlack
- MaterialPorcelain
- MotifBuddhism and Zen, Daruma
- Style / TraditionKutani-yaki
Description
Seated in deep contemplation, head resting thoughtfully on crossed arms, this Bodhidharma appears in an unusual, almost meditative posture for the motif. The glossy black Kutani porcelain lends the figure a dense, almost weightless quality, giving the otherwise rugged character of the Zen patriarch a surprisingly quiet note.
The wide robe falls in clearly worked folds over the kneeling figure, while the face with closed eyes and slightly drooping ears captures a moment of inner reflection, rather than the usual alert, penetrating expression. This interpretation of the motif makes the piece a pleasant departure among the numerous depictions of the legendary monk, which mostly emphasize his severity and vigilance.
The figure was crafted in the Taishô period (1912–1926) as a hand-worked one-of-a-kind piece from Kutani porcelain, known for its fine glaze quality. The evenly deep black glaze and the carefully modeled details of the robe's folds speak to the high craftsmanship of the workshop from which this piece originates.
