Tobacco box - A wooden tonkotsu (tobacco box) of Daruma doll and a snail - Bronze, Wood, Gilt bronze - Horn

Tobacco holder, known as tonkotsu in Japanese, made of wood in the shape of a Daruma doll and a snail.

Daruma is an iconic figure in Japanese Buddhism, representing the monk Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen school. The Daruma figure is generally depicted with robust features and a prominent nose, while the eyes are made of gilded bronze to create an eye-catching visual contrast.

The ojime, the cord that crosses the tobacco holder and holds the closure, is decorated and sculpted

Daruma, represents perseverance, determination and success in Japanese tradition.

---The tobacco holder is in excellent condition with some minor wear from use. The ojime has defects along the surface. Please refer to the images for further details.

--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or UPS who will deliver it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.

The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, a Japanese art expert, will be given to the buyer. ---
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