Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #19 Inkbox This is a Vintage Japanese

This is a Vintage Japanese 54 bead Abacus known as a soroban

In Japan he became associated specifically with the kitchen

Early to mid 1900's

Kaioke containers play an integral role in preserving the intricate clam shell pairs and add to the cultural significance and aesthetics of the traditional Japanese game

This is an antique Japanese four level round lidded food box known as a Jubako made of ceramic in the Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #19 Inkbox This is a Vintage JapaneseVintage 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