Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #03 Chinese This chest was made in

This chest was made in the late Edo era (c

Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued items in this case the locking bar "bo" in front of the drawers makes this a bo-dansu

All hardware is hand forged iron with Warabite style handles and detailed lock plates

Originally a set of 10

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #03 Chinese This chest was made inVintage Chinese Hand Carved Netsuke Style Immortal Scholar Figurine 2"H Late Republic period Chinese hand carved miniature figure, c. 1930s1940s. Finely detailed facial expression and clothing, with subtle hand applied pigment accents. Although not Japanese and not a functional netsuke, pieces like this are commonly collected and marketed as netsuke style carvings due to their similar scale, subject themes, and sculptural qualities. Warm natural