Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Kimono This over a half century

This over a half century old inkan stamp measures 2

Suitable for warming a bottle of sake and even heating small amounts of food

reflecting Japan’s synthesis of ritual symbolism and refined decorative technique

Height = 32"

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Kimono This over a half centuryVintage 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