1945 Japanese Daruma Pottery Signed Authentic folk Art Auction JP

Extremely Rare 1945 Japanese Antique Signed Pottery Daruma Statue – WWII Survivor 
This is an exceptionally rare and historically important piece – an authentic 1945 signed Japanese pottery Daruma statue, sourced directly from a Japan government auction.

📜 Inscription Translation:
昭和二十年七月十日 (Showa 20, July 10th, 1945)
During the Great Air Raid, Seichuji Temple town was almost completely destroyed by fire. The temple grounds were lost, yet this Daruma statue miraculously survived the ruins unharmed.

This makes the piece not just a collectible, but a spiritual and historical relic, embodying resilience and survival during WWII.

✅ Features
Extremely Rare Daruma Statue – made of pottery, not the common papier-mâché form.
Fully Signed & Dated (1945) – Showa 20 inscription with a direct reference to wartime events.
Condition: Very good for its age; minor crack on bottom (see photos), otherwise intact.
Origin: Japan, 1945 (Showa 20).
Collector’s Significance: Links Japanese Buddhist symbolism of perseverance with real WWII history.

✅ Why Collectors Value This Piece
✔️ Authentic WWII-era artifact tied to the 1945 Great Air Raid.
✔️ Daruma symbolism: perseverance, resilience, and overcoming hardship.
✔️ Pottery construction: rare compared to typical paper Daruma dolls.
✔️ Signed & inscribed: carries direct wartime testimony.
✔️ Museum-worthy provenance from Japan government auction.

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📦 Condition:
📌 Please see all photos carefully before purchasing, as they are part of the description. Size and additional details are shown in the images.