Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #21 Inkan and a polychrome butterfly in

and a polychrome butterfly in flight

The foo-dog carving is very well done

Diameter = 8" (20cm)

The Chashaku is the simple bamboo tea scoop used to transfer powdered green tea from the caddy to the tea bowl during tea ceremony

It has been maintained and kept dust free with its caretakers for over 50 years

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #21 Inkan and a polychrome butterfly inVintage 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