Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #22 Buddhist It is of all Kiri

It is of all Kiri wood (Paulownia) in the tradition of old Japanese craftsmanship

Tsukasa Yoshida is the director of the Yoshida Hanga Academy which was founded by Toshi Yoshida in an abandoned school house in a small village of the name of Miasa

Height = 7"

This cup measures 2 3/4" in diameter by 1 1/8" tall (7 x 3 cm)

A very collectible yet still very functional culinary accent

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #22 Buddhist It is of all KiriVintage 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