*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a vintage Daruma made around 10 years ago.  Daruma is a popular talisman of good luck, especially during New Year. When a Daruma is purchased, the owner paints a single eye black while making a wish. Once the wish is realized the other eye is added, and then the Daruma is taken to the local temple to be burned during a special ceremony.  The Daruma in this listing is red and made of papier-mâché.  Red Daruma are thought to bring the owner luck and good fortune.  This one has no eyes so he’s ready for use.  The label on the bottom says ‘Nishi Arai’ which is in reference to a famous temple located in Tokyo.                                                                                           

Size

H.18.5cm (7.2”) x 16cm (6.2”) across x 15cm (5.9”) from back to front                                  

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from some minor splits in the lacquer above his eyebrows.                                                                                                                               

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.