Princess Daruma
Title
Princess Daruma
Description
Princess Daruma - Hine Daruma Papier mache figure with clay bottom in a rounded shape is painted red except for the face which is moulded separately and is beige with black hair black eyes red lips and pink cheeks. On top of the doll is a painted white circle with gold paint in the center representing a tama or jewel. Gold painted lines radiate out from this jewel. On the front of the doll is a large white circle with pasted silver foil paper in the middle. This is also a tama. Gold painted lines radiate from around it. Beneath this is a black and dark green vessel with gold outline holding the tama. Gold lines radiate from around this also. The front of the doll's body is pushed in in a couple of places.
Identifier
1996.010.278