Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #21 Inkan Signed original

Signed original

There are a few minor losses to the red lacquer most notably on the rim

The foo-dog carving is very well done

Diameter = 8" (20cm)

but rather stamp ones name with a chop or inkan like this one

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #21 Inkan Signed originalVintage 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