Chinese Hand-carved Walnut (Hadaio) with Monks and Leaves mid-century collectible it feels quintessentially of that

it feels quintessentially of that time

and solid bands around the neck

though I'd be tempted to keep it for myself

I believe the upper calendar portion of the originally  9 1/2 x 4 3/4” sheet was cut off

I want to feel like this

Chinese Hand-carved Walnut (Hadaio) with Monks and Leaves mid-century collectible it feels quintessentially of thatAnother example that some of the most amazing things in the world are also some of the tiniest is this vintage Chinese hand carved walnut featuring tiny depictions of monks, nineteen by my count, with leaves interspersed. What a feat of painstaking labor and craftsmanship! I would find somewhere pretty special to display this where it can be marveled at appropriately, and maybe place a magnifying glass nearby! These sorts of nut carvings, called