Antique Japanese Daruma Paperweight

This is an antique Japanese iron paperweight. It is flat and shaped like a daruma doll. It is used to hold down hanshi, absorbent paper used for calligraphy. It can also be used for any kind of paper or as a simple decoration.

• Gray
• Iron metal
• C1880
• Item weight: 211 grams
• Packed weight: 400 grams
• Approx. 6 cm long x 4.5 cm wide x 1.5 cm tall
• Good condition. Deep scratches. Light rust in some spots. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu, Japan

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping.  

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