{"product_id":"daruma-vintage-japonais-tirelire-ceramique-rouge-showa","title":"Vintage Japanese Daruma – Lucky Piggy Bank – Red Ceramic – Shōwa Era – 13 cm","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daruma \/ Decorative Piggy Bank\u003cbr data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003cbr data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"390\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era (approx. 1960s–1970s)\u003cbr data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 cm height × 11.5 cm width\u003cbr data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Fukuoka Prefecture\u003cbr data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. Beautiful signs of age, well-preserved colors. Presence of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"638\"\u003esmall superficial crack at the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no structural weakness, visible in the photo. Normal signs of time, consistent with the age of the piece. Small adhesive tape under the base to cover the coin slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"797\"\u003evintage Japanese ceramic daruma\u003c\/strong\u003e is an emblematic piece of popular art from the Shōwa era. Recognizable by its rounded shape and its intentionally intense expression, it embodies \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eperseverance, determination, and inner strength\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally, the daruma is inspired by \u003cstrong data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"211\"\u003eBodhidharma (Daruma in Japanese)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Indian Buddhist monk considered the founder of Zen. According to legend, he meditated facing a wall for nine years without interruption, to the point of \u003cstrong data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"410\"\u003elosing the use of his arms and legs\u003c\/strong\u003e. From this story comes the characteristic shape of the daruma, intentionally rounded and limbless, a symbol of \u003cstrong data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"570\"\u003eabsolute perseverance, discipline, and resilience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eAt the back, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eslot allows it to be used as a piggy bank\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its dual role: a ritual object and an everyday companion, charged with looking after projects... and savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eA daruma just the way we like them at KOGEDO: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003esimple, expressive, and full of meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its patina tells a true story, and its small discreet crack gives it even more character. A beautiful piece for those who move forward with conviction... and a little luck in their pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba, and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba, and much more!\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52595627622739,"sku":"DM08","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/daruma-japonais-vintage-tirelire-ceramique-face.webp?v=1765873677","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/daruma-vintage-japonais-tirelire-ceramique-rouge-showa","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}