https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/77719/fullNetsuke of a Chinese sage18th century1 11/16 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 inches (4.3 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm)Carved boxwoodGift of Drs. Lee and Connie Koppelman99.073.0240A seated Chinese sage with his left knee raised and right knee flat on the ground, holding an object (lotus bud, fly whisk, or ruyi scepter?). Two circular perforations, on on the back and one on the underside.Costume21682137223Japanese99.073.024_Disc0398_03986018