Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #22 Buddhist Used for storing documents

Used for storing documents

It is of all Kiri wood (Paulownia) in the tradition of old Japanese craftsmanship

A quality natsume such as this is made of turn wood

This haribako has keyaki wood (Japanese elm) exteriors and kiri wood (paulownia) wood drawer interiors

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #22 Buddhist Used for storing documentsVintage 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