A LACQUERED WOOD AND IVORY NETSUKE OF DARUMAWood, ivory and lacquer netsuke. Japan, 19th centuryDaruma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, is said to have lived in the 6th century, the 28th Patriarch of Buddhism and the first in Zen Buddhism. He became famous for his zazen in front of a wall, also known as Menpeki Kunen, ‘9 years in front of a wall’, as depicted in this netsuke. Daruma is completely wrapped in a warm, red blanket and stares into space. The lacquer is applied with the negoro technique, with shades of black coming through the layer or red lacquer. Remnants of gilding accentuate the folds of his robes. The belly, chest and face are inlaid ivory, enlivening the facial features. Himotoshi on the underside. Condition: Good, complete condition, minor crack through the himotoshi Provenance: From a French private collectionHEIGHT 2.8 CM, WIDTH 3.65 CMThis lot is subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora [CITES]. It may only be exported outside the European Union after an export permit in accordance with CITES has been granted by the Austrian authorities. Zacke Gallery cannot and does not guarantee that such export permit may or will be obtained, but will by order of the winning bidder, once and exclusively after the item in question has been paid in full, apply to obtain such a permit at a fixed administrative fee of €100,- per application (fee valid for 'Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono' auction only). This process usually takes 6 months, and most permits we have applied for, have been granted in the past. Our team is happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding this process