TOU: A FINE NARA SCHOOL COPPER FUCHI AND KASHIRA WITH DARUMA By a member of the Tsuchiya Yasuchika school, singed Tou
Japan, 19^th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The kashira formed as the Zen Patriarch Bodhidharma, known in Japan as Daruma, enveloped in his robe, his face with silver and gold highlights, bearing a stern-faced expression. The matching Kashira shows a dragon-headed mokugyo (temple gong) and hossu (Buddhist fly whisk), as well as the signature within a gilt cartouche in seal form TOU. With a fitted wood storage box.

LENGTH 3.8 cm
WEIGHT 26 g

Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: European private collection.

Tou was the art name first used by Tsuchiya Yasuchika (1670-1744), founder of the Nara school.