Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural all rendered with fine brushwork

all rendered with fine brushwork against the pale ground

the slight relief of the woven structure catching the light differently at each angle

It has all its over 100 year old rich patina

Around the body are caligraphy in white over black

To this day such dolls / sculptures are placed out on Boys Day to welcome in good favor for a strong and healthy son

Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural all rendered with fine brushworkVintage 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