Much Weathered, Very Expressive Antique Carved Wooden Santo Head Chinese export porcelain though I believe from the

though I believe from the 1960s

There's such a wealth out there of amazing Japanese Netsuke--finely carved miniature sculptures that traditionally functioned as sliding beads or toggles securing the cord attaching a sagemono

I'd be inclined to throw a couple of these empty tins in my bag to use them for carry change

from whiskers to tail

Pretty great I think

Much Weathered, Very Expressive Antique Carved Wooden Santo Head Chinese export porcelain though I believe from theI assume this carved head of a bearded man came from a very old figure representing a saint, or perhaps Jesus himself? I might guess European, but I'm really not sure, and would certainly think based on the weathering of the wood that it was situated outdoors. Now, I must say it indeed feels pretty ancient and pretty holy (including literally, as a portion of the back of the head has been eaten or eroded away!) and to my eye a very beautiful, tender