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Daruma otoshi

Origin : Japan

Made of : porcelain - potery

Classification : things / toys

Maker : ?

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About "daruma otoshi toy" (daruma Otoshi - だるま落とし) :

Daruma otoshi is a traditional Japanese game of skill made of a pile of circular wooden blocks with on top the head of Daruma, a famous Zen monk. The aim of the game is to remove the bottom block with a wooden hammer leaving the remaining pile in place. The game ends when all the blocks have been removed that way or if the pile tumbles down.


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Daluma otoshi
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Daluma otoshi sold in a shop [source]

 

 

 

About "Daruma doll" (daruma - 達磨) :

The Daruma doll is a hollow and round Japanese figure representing Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen buddhist sect. The Daruma doll is considered as a talisman and Japanese paint one of his eyes when they make a wish. If it comes true, they paint the other one.


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Daruma dolls sold in a street shop
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Painting of Bodhidharma (Daruma)

 

 

 

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