Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #21 Inkan given the high demand

given the high demand

The foo-dog carving is very well done

and a polychrome butterfly in flight

Length = 28"

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #21 Inkan given the high demandVintage 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