Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #27 Original This is a two tiered

This is a two tiered early 20th century Chinese wedding basket or box

Print 22"H x 12"W

Originating from Taoist beliefs

To make a wish you paint in one eye

The game of kai-awase requires 360 clam shells

Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #27 Original This is a two tieredVintage 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