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Hand -Carved Wooden Plaque of Daruma
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Hand -Carved Wooden Plaque of Daruma

19th century
Description

A striking hand-carved wooden plaque featuring a traditional Japanese mask, likely representing Daruma (Bodhidharma)—the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism. The mask’s intense gaze, furrowed brow, and exaggerated features evoke determination and spiritual resilience. Painted accents in red and black highlight the moustache, beard, and expressive eyes, while a gold earring adds a touch of ornamental flair. The piece may have served as a talisman or decorative accent in a temple or home. A vivid embodiment of Japanese folk tradition and spiritual symbolism. A compelling decorative object that channels perseverance, focus, and cultural heritage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Wooden Daruma Plaque to the 19th Century.

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SA1168768
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SAI3883
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A striking hand-carved wooden plaque featuring a traditional Japanese mask, likely representing Daruma (Bodhidharma)—the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism.
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The mask’s intense gaze, furrowed brow, and exaggerated features evoke determination and spiritual resilience.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Painted accents in red and black highlight the moustache, beard, and expressive eyes, while a gold earring adds a touch of ornamental flair. The piece may have served as a talisman or decorative accent in a temple or home. A vivid embodiment of Japanese folk tradition and spiritual symbolism. A compelling decorative object that channels perseverance, focus, and cultural heritage.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Wooden Daruma Plaque to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168768
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3883
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border.
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border.

Hand -Carved Wooden Plaque of Daruma

Archive II A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border. View IX
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border.
Hand -Carved Wooden Plaque of Daruma
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A hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting Daruma with pronounced black eyebrows, wide white eyes, a wide moustache, and a red lacquered border.
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FAQs

Daruma representations derive from Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, who is traditionally depicted with prominent facial hair, wide eyes, and heavy robes. In Japanese culture, Daruma figures serve as symbols of perseverance, good luck, and goal attainment.

Traditional Japanese wooden plaques and masks were typically carved from native hardwoods such as camphor, keyaki, or cypress. They were often finished with hand-applied lacquer, gesso, and mineral pigments to highlight details like eyes and facial hair.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-tool marks from chisels, natural wood age cracking along the grain, and signs of wear on the painted finishes. Older folk art carvings display functional hanging hardware on the reverse and soft, naturally aged edges.

This type of relief carving works effectively as a focal piece on a gallery wall, mounted above a minimalist console table, or placed within a structured bookshelf display. Pairing rich wooden textures with modern monochrome backdrops highlights the sculpted silhouette and polychrome details.

Dust the carved surface gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean intricate recesses without abrading the paint. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent wood movement or lacquer degradation.
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