Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Doll The moon flask form

The moon flask form

This is a small hand blown clear glass water decanter for use in adding water to ink used in Japanese calligraphy

This vase is 6" tall by 3" in diameter (15 x 7

Toyama pattern (distant mountain)

even with the slightly discolored patch and chipped lacquer on the rim

Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 2"H Doll The moon flask formVintage 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