Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro also known as Otafuku (“much

also known as Otafuku (“much good fortune”) — the joyful female spirit of laughter

Featuring a mirrored scene  of cherry blossoms in bloom with a tiny sparrow flying in to perch on them

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

5" in diameter (15 x 7

This tsuba shows considerable wear from regular use

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro also known as Otafuku (“muchVintage 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