Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Priests of Pallas souvenir The deep brown glaze that

The deep brown glaze that covers the surface of the bull's body is predominately smooth

The wood has probably darkened a bit and is rough in spots

but I think it is absolutely fantastic

There are a wide array of Daruma out there

Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Priests of Pallas souvenir The deep brown glaze thatI never tire of these carved whimsy chains, as even carving a two link chain seems like a miracle to me, and even fairly simple ones have their own distinct personalities. I like the rustic ness of this one and its relatively large and fat links; it feels a bit more like one carved by a prisoner than an end of the day leisurely whittler! 5 3 4" long x 1 1 16" wide x 5 16" thick. Definitely with some age, but no notable cracks or splits. A nice one