Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #29 Text Hotei is depicted as a

Hotei is depicted as a wandering

It is made of a heavy bronze and has a thick cast design of a cart with a woven basket moved by two small children with a removable top filled with water for flowers

It's all hand painted with a design that features the very auspicious elements of Pine

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

5" x 17" (width x height x depth) Each piece is about 29"H

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H #29 Text Hotei is depicted as aVintage 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