Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural the slight relief of the

the slight relief of the woven structure catching the light differently at each angle

all rendered with fine brushwork against the pale ground

To this day such dolls / sculptures are placed out on Boys Day to welcome in good favor for a strong and healthy son

the 1st generation Matsuyama Gaei went to mainland China as consul

Around the body are caligraphy in white over black

Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural the slight relief of theVintage 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