Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #12 Coins & Money It is made of a

It is made of a heavy iron and has a thick raised calligraphy

a hinged slatted lid that opens fully for access

is a mythical creature prominent in Japanese folklore and traditional art

carefully arranged with charcoal on top

A rare find: a Vintage Japanese Goban

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #12 Coins & Money It is made of aVintage 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