Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Priests of Pallas souvenir I can't imagine this piece

I can't imagine this piece isn't Japanese

I think it is a very sweet and lovely thing

I think the design is really lovely

There are a wide array of Daruma out there

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

Six Links Carved Whimsy Chain Priests of Pallas souvenir I can't imagine this pieceI 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