Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro Weight = 7lbs

Weight = 7lbs

also known as Otafuku (“much good fortune”) — the joyful female spirit of laughter

This tsuba shows considerable wear from regular use

The low domed lid repeats the cobalt ground with scattered floral motifs

hand spun cotton fabric which dates to the Edo Era (c

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro Weight = 7lbsVintage 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