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Zen Monk Daruma Carved in Granite browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese: Pre 1980: item # 326400 Please refer to our stock # 52-52 when inquiring.
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| Daruma, also called Dharma and Bodhidharma, the monk from India who introduced Zen Buddhism to China, is carved here in granite. Nearly three feet tall, this late 20th century Chinese sculpture is carved in a form characteristic of depictions of the sage, with the head shown in fine detail and the rest of the body covered in a flowing robe represented with only a few simple lines. The sensitive face has a thoughtful expression and the trademark bushy eyebrows, bald pate and beard that identify the beloved monk in Japanese, Chinese and Korean art. Daruma's hands, clasped in front of his chest, are covered with the wide sleeves of his robe, shown with a few curved lines to indicate folds in the fabric. Because the entire surface of the robe remains as unpolished granite, additional emphasis is given to the wonderful face. The robe tapers down to a narrow point, then flares out at the bottom for a graceful contour. The piece is in perfect condition. Dimensions: height 34" (86 cm), width 17" (43 cm), depth 11" (28 cm). | |||||||||
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