Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #29 Text This piece has a fine

This piece has a fine patina and remains infine condition

The Ainu people traditionally carved these Kubori Kuma for religious purposes revering the Bear as a deity

This is an antique late Edo Era (c

The base bears the two-character red enamel mark 九谷 (Kutani)

Some staining to the lid seat and interior neck consistent with use and age

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #29 Text This piece has a fineVintage 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