Vintage Chinese Wooden Hand-Carved Scholar Figure Netsuke 2" Byoubu This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel)

This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel) was made many decades ago in the mid 20th century by a master Japanese blade maker in the tradition of the samurai sword

Height: approximately 2

yielding a dark base with a radiant band of gold and silver crystalline bursts

reflecting the pride of the artisan or workshop

These were not literal signatures but flowery

Vintage Chinese Wooden Hand-Carved Scholar Figure Netsuke 2" Byoubu This exceptional Japanese nomi (chisel)Vintage hand carved wooden netsuke depicting a robed scholar or intellectual figure. This small 2 inch carving shows expressive detail in the flowing robes and facial features, with a rich, aged patina. Likely mid 20th century, this piece reflects traditional Chinese carving styles in miniature form. Compact and tactile, it fits naturally in the palm and displays well as part of a netsuke or small object collection. A charming and characterful piece