Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro 5" in diameter (15 x

5" in diameter (15 x 7

hand spun cotton fabric which dates to the Edo Era (c

This tsuba shows considerable wear from regular use

but modern versions use electric heaters

Decorated in gold makie with sakura cherry blossoms maple leaves

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro 5" in diameter (15 xVintage 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