AN IRON AND GOLD KOZUKA HANDLE DEPICTING DARUMAAN IRON AND GOLD KOZUKA HANDLE DEPICTING DARUMAUnsigned, kozuka handle, iron and gold Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868)Daruma, the first patriarch of Zen Buddhism, is seated at the end of the handle, with bald head, the characteristic earrings and golden eyes with a longing expression, executed in high takazogan relief. Above him there is a gold inlaid inscription in cursive and abbreviated sosho. LENGTH 9.8 cmProvenance: German private collection. condition: Very good condition with minor spots of rust.