Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Statue Vtg Hariko Round Red Lucky Charm BD970 Pot The sculpture's wings spread beautifully

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

206 cm long x 45 cm wide ( Ends 51 cm wide)

For miso and Tsukemono

are nowadays used by referees in sumo wrestling

This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist sutra book Gongyo-Shu

Japanese Papier-Mâché Daruma Statue Vtg Hariko Round Red Lucky Charm BD970 Pot The sculpture's wings spread beautifullyVintage 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