Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #19 Inkbox In Japan he became associated

In Japan he became associated specifically with the kitchen

It has one drawer

the string is then drawn though the ink soaked cotton from the spool on the back

this obi seamlessly combines tradition with contemporary elegance

revered as a powerful protector against evil spirits

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #19 Inkbox In Japan he became associatedVintage 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