Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #22 Hardware this chest was made in

this chest was made in the 19th century Meiji era (1868-1912)

Signed by the maker

treats and snacks

half-closed eyes

Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine wood grain and its century and a half old original patina

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #22 Hardware 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