Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period Cimabue The layout and decoration suggest

The layout and decoration suggest that it might be a Book of Hours

Ivar Nyberg (1855-1925)

a man drinking while seated at a barrel

There are several large English and Australian pennies inside

Chinese 16th c. Daruma, Buddhist Monk Wood Carving, Japanese culture Edo period Cimabue The layout and decoration suggestEdo Period Large Wood Carving of Daruma Buddhist Monk Seated Meditating This large wood carving of Daruma is part of a long tradition within Japanese art of depicting the legendary monk. His representation throughout the centuries has evolved alongside Japanese civil society. This particular piece is possibly from the Edo Period (1603 1868) or possibly earlier in the AzuchiMomoyama period (1573 1600). This piece is wood with a lacquered finish, and