Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro The lidded top swings open

The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed

and teal-green with leafy stems and a small fungus spray

Usually taken from the rafters of old houses

This vase measure 13" in diameter by 13

It has a deep rich dark brown glaze (nearly black) over brown clay

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro The lidded top swings openVintage 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