Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro hand spun cotton fabric which

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

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

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

but modern versions use electric heaters

Featuring a mirrored scene  of cherry blossoms in bloom with a tiny sparrow flying in to perch on them

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Koro hand spun cotton fabric whichVintage 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