Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #02 Cloisonne This is a 19th century

This is a 19th century antique Chinese jar from the Qing Dynasty

In Japan he became associated specifically with the kitchen

THIS is it

Kept in both shrines and homes to bring good fortune and abundance

The original mirror has flat rolled glass which is a bit wavy when viewed from the sides

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #02 Cloisonne This is a 19th centuryVintage 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