Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #16 Itomasu 1596 - 1700) tsuba (handguard)

1596 - 1700) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi

There are signs of wear and some oxidation over all produced by moisture from the hands due to regular use and practice

Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with possessions (one side handle is missing)

It has been played in front of many audiences

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #16 Itomasu 1596 - 1700) tsuba (handguard)Vintage 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