Japanese small doll Figurine of traditional Japanese character DARUMA 那智黒Nachiguro black stone, paper weight H2.8×2.1in/H7.2×5.3cm

Japanese small doll Figurine of traditional Japanese character DARUMA 那智黒Nachiguro black stone, paper weight H2.8×2.1in/H7.2×5.3cm.

This is a stone doll ornament, It can also be used as a large paperweight.
It's made of Japanese black stone called 那智黒Nachi Kuro.
The motif 達磨"Daruma" is a Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism from India to China.
It was made by imitating the appearance of "Daruma " "座禅zazen".
"zazen" is to correct the posture by cross-legging and unite the spirit at the border of relentless dreaming.
This stone is a type of slate produced in the town of Kamikawa, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. It has been used as an inkstone since around the Heian period (794-1185), and in the Edo period (1603-1868) it was used in gardens, and from around the Meiji period (1868-1912) it was often used as a go stone. It is popular for its smooth and beautiful black color.

□ Size: H 2.8in × W 2.1in × D 2.1in （about H7.2cm×W5.3cm×D5.3cm ）
□ Weight : 8.4oz (238g)
□ Material : stone

condition...
It is in good condition, but there are small scratches and dirt due to aging.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.