Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural The two resin figures appear

The two resin figures appear to be attached to a wood board then set into a raised frame

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

Despite having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors

It has all its over 100 year old rich patina

Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural The two resin figures appearVintage 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