This fierce ceramic toothpick holder depicting the face of Bodhidharma
is from Japan. Legend has it that after falling asleep one time too many
while meditating, he ripped his eyelids off and never fell asleep again.
This explains the bulging eyeballs and perhaps the grimace as well. This
small bowl measures 4" high by 3.75" wide and shows obvious signs of
much use. Early to mid 20th century. #8073 $275
SALE $225