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New Articles from March 2006


Tsuba Collection of Robert Roemer

Hokusai and his Dragons 北斎と龍図

Fudo Myo-O at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) 高野山の不動明王像

Kobujutsu, Antiques LINKS 古美術　LINK

Jizobon, O-Mizutori Ceremony, Omizutori, お水取り Shuni-E (Shuuni-e) 修二会 at Nigatsu-Do, Nara

Jizobon, Jizoo Bon 地蔵盆 and Sagichoo 左義長（さぎちょう）

Fudo Statue, Himalaya Singing BowlsFour-armed Fudo 四臂不動尊 四面四臂四足不動明王像

Cake Molds Kashigata, 菓子型

Lamp ランプ

Kutaniyaki Pottery 九谷焼

Kanban 看板

Arts of Asia Magazine

Hina Matsuri 雛祭り

Kakebotoke 賭け仏

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Eto (Zodiac Animals)

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Zodiac Animals with Daruma, eto Daruma, 干支だるま

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Daruma and the Year of the Dog



From an exhibition at Mihara, Feb. 2006
三原神明市
http://www.city.mihara.hiroshima.jp/com/topix/darumaten.html

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Making Daruma with Bull (ushi)



干支だるま「丑」の制作中
http://www.tako.ne.jp/~eiji/~TDaruma/seisaku_koubou.htm

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Plastic Zodiac Animal Colection



獅子舞・だるまｘ２・猿の干支だるま・鳥の干支だるま。
http://scrapbook.ameba.jp/miyako-33_book/entry-10007819753.html

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大師だるま　Kawasaki Daishi Temple



江戸時代末から大師の門前で販売され、縁起物として親しまれています。カラフルだるまや干支だるま もあります。
http://www.k-kankou.biz-web.jp/meisan/meisan.htm

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Other LINKs

干支だるま, 荒井だるま、平塚 Eto Daruma Papermachee Dolls from Arai Hiratsuka
http://www.ioi.tv/asp/search/biz.asp?id=10109050739

干支だるま（阿保こけしや） Eto Daruma from Abo Kokeshi Maker
http://www.applet1181.jp/furusatobin/abokokeshi-top.htm

干支だるま, 玉島だるま、Eto Daruma from Tamashima
http://www.tako.ne.jp/~eiji/~TDaruma/daruma_price_list.htm

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More from the Daruma Museum

Furoshiki with Zodiac Animals and Daruma

..... Hoorin-ji Kyoto Temple with Zodiac Animal Daruma
法輪寺 ： 京都のだるま寺




Dragon Art of Asia: Zodiac Animals by Gabi Greve


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. Toys and Talismans from Japan .　
Zodiac Animals in Detail


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Flywhisk

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Daruma carrying a flywhisk (hossu　払子)



. Kutaniyaki, Collection Gabi Greve


Flywhisk Hossu 　払子

This is a whisk used to flick mosquitoes away. This tool had its practical use in India and other hot countries. Usually the whisk was made of the hair of Tibetan yak and used by highranking priests. It came to be symbolized especially in Zen Buddhism, where it stands for the swishing away of delusive thoughts and ideas which are continuously troubling the normal human being.

Since Daruma is a high-ranking priest, of course he carried such a flywhisk to flick away the moskitoes around him and the "spiritual moskitoes" in the minds of his disciples. It is not a whip, mind you.

Daruma with a Flywhisk 　払子を持つだるま



This is maybe most often found as an attribute of Daruma san. Even some tiny MINI ones where depicted with it. And he does not even need hands to hold it, it can just be painted on the body. Daruma can hold the hossu in his right or left hand, have it hanging down or hold it straight upright or even recline and let it dangle over his shoulder.


Here are three examples, one little Daruma with a hossu almost as big as himself, one with just a face and a hossu as a flower vase or a tray.

Jimotsu - What is Daruma Holding? .

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Since Daruma was an Indian priest, he lived in a hot country with a lot of flies in summer. It was the sign of a high priest to carry a beautiful big flywhisk to protect his own body, and as a Zen pries, I guess, he could once in a while whack a sleepy student with it too.

In India this flywhisk is called CHAURI and in Japanese HOSSU.

We have beautiful flywhisks from monks and priests in Tibet, where they are made from the hair of the tail of a yak.

The flywhisk is one of the items where you can easily recognize a Daruma figure, apart from the huge eyes and the large earrings.

Langlois Rooshi tells the following about his hossu:

Many people have asked me what the significance is of the hossu, which I am holding in my hand. It is a flywhisk, but in Zen, it has a very special meaning. It is a whisk, but it is used to swish away the many delusive thoughts that are constantly chasing us.
http://www.zbtc.org/docs/kongo/living.html


Some other figures in the Buddhist pantheon carry a flywhisk, for example the attendants and disciples of Buddha (Arhats, Jap: Rakan).

Look at this picture of Tibetan Art.

http://www.tibetart.com/image.cfm/287.html

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The flywhisk is also one of the Royal Regalia of the King of Nepal.



King Rama IV added a Flywhisk, made from the tail of a yak, but it has been badly damaged. Therefore, the present Royal FlyWhisk, as part of the Royal Regalia, is made from the tail of an albino elephant with a gilt and enamel handle. According to ancient Indian accounts, the Wanwitchani is used by the king to ward off any maleficent which might cause discomfort to his people.
http://www.thaimain.org/eng/monarchy/fan.html

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On this delicate picture of Indian Art you can see one of the attending ladies waving the flywhisk to keep the air around the royal couple clean.


http://www.exoticindia.com/product/HC93/aff10150/

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Here are two great glossaries about Asian religious terms, although they do not tell much about the flywhisk, they might come in handy for other searches.

http://www.religionatlas.org/TeacherResources/Glossary/GlossaryS2.asp
http://home.att.net/~spmckee/glossary_first.html

Glossary of Indian Art Terms
http://www.fashionindia.net/glossary/glossary1.htm

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Here is an example from Africa, of Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya.

The flywhisk is a symbol of a Kikuyu elder. Elegantly made from the end of a cow's tail.



by Fred Beisser, 11/15/2004
http://www.findagrave.com/

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The flywhisk is quite an international tool. After all, mosquitoes are everywhere!

So, here is Daruma with the Mosquitoes !

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Another item a high priest like Daruma is carring is called
NYOI 如意, a Priest's Szepter.

Details are here:
Daruma and the Priest's Szepter

Symbols and motifs seen on Chinese decorative art


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Tsuba Robert

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Tsuba Collection of Robert Roemer

Thanks to Robert for sharing his collection with us !



Backside with a flywhisk



The haiku reads

月の漏る壁とおもへと寒さかな
tsuki no moruru ( moreru) kabe to omoe to (do) samusa kana

through the wall
the moon leaking in
but cold

........................................... Sakuo made this Renku

達磨見ている鋭き刃先
Daruma mite iru surudoki hasaki

Daruma watching for
sharp point of the sword　


Translation and Renku by
Nakamura Sakuo, Haiga


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Four Tsuba






One more tsuba




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Daruma fuchi/kashira.
Note glass eyes on Daruma!!



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© Photos and Items on this page, by Robert Roemer

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Hossu 払子　＜＞　Daruma holding a Flywhisk
..... Jimotsu - What is Daruma holding?
..... Flywhisk and Daruma

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Keywords

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Keywords with Daruma
「だるま」でつながるキーワード


KANSHIN
Check a whole Japanese LIST with Daruma Entries:

http://www.kanshin.com/connect/57183





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Kobijutsu Antiques

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Kobijutsu Antiques 古美術　

.... Antiques Magazines 古美術雑誌






Daruma Magazine for Antiques 　!!!!!



Collecting Japanese Antiques / Alistair Seton

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There is another very informative magazine about Asian Art, maybe the best of its kind.
Orientations

Every issue is an authoritative source of information on the many and varied aspects of the arts of East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
There are beautifully illustrated articles on the ancient arts of painting, calligraphy, bronzes and ceramics, on the decorative arts and crafts as well as selections from the portfolios of contemporary artists.

Orientations also provides invaluable insights into the international Asian art market, analyzing activities at major auctions in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing and other centres to reveal the latest price and collecting trends.
http://www.orientations.com.hk/
http://www.orientations.com.hk/hmjan04.htm

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Andon : Shedding Light on Japanese Art
Society for Japanese Arts



The society's magazine is called Andon.
Andon was first published in 1981. Since then over 70 issues have been sent to our members. The bulletin contains illustrated articles on various aspects of Japanese art as well as book reviews. Among its regular contributors are scholars such as Jan Dees, Matthi Forrer, Heinz & Else Kress, John Fiorillo, Helen Merritt and Ellis Tinios.

http://www.society-for-japanese-arts.org/andon.htm

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Shuu 集　(collecting)


http://www.shunet.co.jp/

Books about Antiques
http://www.shunet.co.jp/publish/

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Rokushoo　骨董 緑青 (Green-Blue)



http://www.mariashobo.jp/books/review.php?num=7&item=0

More Links from this Publisher

緑青シリーズリンク集
緑青・増刊緑青・別冊緑青　｜　骨董緑青　｜　古美術緑青

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Here are some more Online Magazines

About Japanese Art:
http://www.japaneseart.org/japaneseart/about.htm

About Asian Art:
http://www.asianartnewspaper.com/
http://www.artsofasianet.com/


..... Antique Fairs and Daruma Fairs in January 2006

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TROCADERO Collection of Antique Stores with LINKS
Antiques, Fine Art and Decorative Art


Asia Galleries Com, San Francisco CA., USA



- updates on japanese art
http://www.reddit.com/r/japanart/


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Some Antique Pieces with Daruma

..... ..... Photo Gallery of the Daruma Museum
Statues are also in the album for OKIMONO



Silk Road Gallery
..... Granite Statue




THE KURA gallery
..... Small Statue, Daruma holding Daruma

..... Painting on Glass, two superb pieces
Two items, Nr. 26 and 26

..... Bronze Statue, Daruma standing

..... Ivory Statue, China
with prayer beads juzu

..... Mask from Okinawa
It measures 2 3/4" tall and is 2 3/4" across.

..... 　 Hirado-Plate, small
Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s) Japanese porcelain Hirado plate
with underglaze blue and red decoration of 3 boys making a snowman in
a form of Zen Buddhism patriarch Daruma.

..... Serving Bowl with Daruma , antique

..... Pipe with Daruma Face
(Three photos)

..... Tobacco Pouch



. sango 珊瑚 coral Daruma .

Snuff Bottle, with Daruma
Made in Japan for the Chinese market, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Of diamond shape carved in low relief with Daruma holding a hossu in his arms on side, and Handaka Sonja carrying his bowl on the other.


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February 2006

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Digest for February 2006


Latest Additions and Articles


.................................. February 2006

Sara, Plates with Daruma Design お皿にだるま

Mizukake Fudo, Watered Deities 水掛不動明王

Mikamo Fudo Son みかも不動尊, Zeni-Arai Fudo 銭洗不動尊Fudo Myo-O :

Pendant 飾り物、数珠、　カーン守り

Symbols, icons and stupas , by Perrett, Roy W.

Prof. Dr. Dietrich Seckel Professor für Ostasiatische Kunstsgeschichte, Universität Heidelberg

Apsaras at Dunhuang　Tonko 敦煌, tennnyo　天女, hiten 飛天

Omokaru Ishi, heavy or light stones 　おもかる石

Phoenix 　　　鳳凰

Kanzan and Jittoku 寒山拾得

The Four Sleepers, shisui　四睡

with a tigerPapercraft 紙と遊ぶ　Do it Yourself Daruma!

Kites (tako)Origami 五十崎凧資料館 Kite Museum at Ikasaki

Origami おりがみ　折り紙

Tee shirt 　

Hand Towles 　手ぬぐい tenugui

Lace for knitting

Bag for Nails

Wristband


Dragon Art of Asia/ Special Gallery 龍の美術　竜


Archives for January 2006 !!!!!


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Arts of Asia Magazine

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Arts of Asia, L'Asie Exotique
Essays Copyright 2002 by Timothy Mertel
http://www.lasieexotique.com/mag_festival_dolls.html




In the Daruma Library:

Antique Japanese Festival Dolls, by Timothy Mertel

The Hina Matsuri, by Alan Plate

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More articles by Timothy Mertel
http://www.lasieexotique.com/articles.html


General Index
http://www.lasieexotique.com/index.html


Japanese Dolls

http://www.lasieexotique.com/ningyo.html


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Lamp

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Lamp ランプ

This is a lamp made by my husband in 2004 for the Daruma Museum.



Here is the DARUMA detail that started it all:



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Read more about my Lampions and Lanterns, Choochin
提灯の話はこちら　！


ANDON, lanterns of old　


In the Daruma Library
The Japanese Art of Illumination, by Timothy Mertel

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Kanban Shop Signs

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Kanban 看板 Shop Signs

We have been collecting traditional shop signs for more than six years now and we find them extremely decorative and attractive, but rather difficult to get these days.

You find the best information about Japanese shop signs in this wonderful book:

KANBAN, The Art of the Japanese Shop Sign
By Levy, Sneider and Gibney, Chronicle Books 1991.


I quote a few parts of it.

The shop signs had two functions, first to announce the business of the shop in an appealing manner and second to brave the weather, since they were mostly mounted outside the store, hung on the wall or put under a small roof. Usually they were not made for asthetic reasons, but were utilitarian in their concern. In their simplest form, no words were used. An illiterate public could not have read them: crossed radishes, a string of prayer beads, a vinegar cask was sufficient to convey the message.

In the beginning of the Edo period simple shapes and forms dominated, but later laquer, refined calligraphy, gold and ukiyo-e style images were also used. But signboards were not considered a traditional art form and most old signboards were replaced with shiny new metal and neon ones. Nowadays it is hard to find any good ones for sale any more in local antiques shops.

In Edo times, the kanban was a symbol to the merchant as important as the sword or military banner was to the samurai. The kanban he used to designate and decorate his stores shed an interesting light on Japan's economic history as it passed from feudal society to modern state.

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In the Daruma Magazine 13 there is an interesting article about
Pharmacy Shop Signs (Kamban)
by Takeguchi Momoko.
Look at the PHOTOS :
source : www.darumamagazine.com


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Click for more photos !

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Special Kanban in Kyoto, 2018



珍看板、手足伸ばしたダルマ
京都市伏見区の「ダルマ屋印房」の４代目池上信一さん（５６）に尋ねると「確かにダルマです」。

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From the Daruma Museum Collection

Tea store






From a tobacco store



The connection to Tobacco and Daruma is less obvious.
Tobacco was introduced to Japan by Europeans in the mid-sixteenth century and it
spread fast. In a traveller's report from 1933 by James Scherer we find the following quote:

"Tobacco being conductive to contemplation, Daruma now enjoys immense vogue as the patron saint of smokers. His gloomy eyes and bearded jowls stare at you from all the Japanese tobacco shops; he has become the wooden Indian of Japan!"

The opening words in this account perhaps also identify the only plausible connection between Daruma and tobacco.


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- image from ebay -

kusuri　くすり フジヤ　medicine vendor　Fujiya

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Some metal kanban from my friend Ishino

From Ito Silk Thread for sewing maschines





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Older version of the silk kanban
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Wood. 45 cm wide, 60 cm high
Maybe from the Meiji period.

Antiques with Daruma
MY ALBUM

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Coca Cola Signboard from Nagano Olympics


My Backup Text

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. Doing Business in Edo .

kanbanya　看板屋 vendor of shop sign


江戸土産－駿河町 - tatekanban 建看板 Tatekamban

- Look at more Kanban from Edo :
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. Shop signs with Dragons .

. Shop signs with Tengu 天狗 .

. Toys and Talismans from Japan .　


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