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Subject:Re: Chinese figure, need info.
Posted By: Bill H Fri, Mar 30, 2018
I believe this may be an image of Daruma, the Bodhidharma, known as 'Damo' in China. You'll see some images at the link that may convince you.
The Bodhidharma was an Indian Buddhist monk who proselyted Eastward, leaving in his wake the form of meditative Buddhism called Chan in China and Zen in Japan. His Indian features have become exaggerated in depictions of him, such as seen here in the bushy brows and large piercing eyes.
Best regards,
Bill H.
URL Title :Daruma Museum
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