Japanese doll Figurine of traditional Japanese character DARUMA 那智黒Nachiguro black stone, paper weight H3.1×2.5in/H8×6.3cm

Japanese doll Figurine of traditional Japanese character DARUMA 那智黒Nachiguro black stone, paper weight H3.1×2.5in/H8×6.3cm.

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 3.1in × W 25in × D 2.5in （about H8cm×W6.3cm×D6.3cm ）
□ Weight : 12.7oz (362g)
□ 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.