Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #19 Inkbox It has one drawer

It has one drawer

In Japan he became associated specifically with the kitchen

This is an antique Japanese four level round lidded food box known as a Jubako made of ceramic in the Meiji Era (1868-1912)

revered as a powerful protector against evil spirits

the string is then drawn though the ink soaked cotton from the spool on the back

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #19 Inkbox It has one drawerVintage 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