Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #11 Garden this plate remains in very

this plate remains in very good condition

It also has a pair of cranes and tortoise

There are a few minor stains on the warm aged patina

With a thickness of 6 inches

Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued items in this case the locking bar "bo" in front of the drawers makes this a bo-dansu

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #11 Garden this plate remains in veryVintage 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