Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Cricket Fighting underglaze blue and overglaze enamels

underglaze blue and overglaze enamels intact with strong color

This lovely tool also has the original Oak handle

5" in diameter and 1" high

It has a dark hairline and a chip on the lip but still holds hot liquid

This is a vintage Chinese hand carved boxwood stamp is known as an inkan

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Cricket Fighting underglaze blue and overglaze enamelsVintage 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