Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Futondansu he continued to produce art

he continued to produce art until his death in 1960

Having been in storage with limited use since the mid 1900's it remains in very fine condition

This is an antique Maru Obi a type of sash typically worn around the waist with a kimono

and delicate lines

The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Futondansu he continued to produce artVintage 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