Daoist Immortal Tekkai 1767 - 1833

2d character

3d sculpting

asian-art

3d character model

japan

portrait head and shoulder

child character design

mid-section and head portrait

character illustration

men

animal drawing portrait

abstract character

3d character modeling

This netsuke, a small, three-dimensional sculpture, depicts a Daoist immortal, Tekkai, a popular subject in Japanese art. Created by the renowned netsuke carver Chikusai, this work is a fine example of the intricate detail and realistic portrayal that characterized his work. The figure, carved from wood and adorned with inlaid eyes and a green stone, is rendered with incredible anatomical precision. Tekkai, with his staff and flowing robes, embodies the spiritual power and transcendence associated with Daoist immortality.