Netsuke

The Netsuke depicts a dog-like creature with a human figure. The creature has a large head with a wide open mouth showing two sharp fangs and a red tongue. Its body is primarily brown with some tan sections. The creature has floppy ears, and its front legs are visible, ending in sharp claws. A human figure emerges from the creature's side, wearing a hooded robe. The human's right hand rests on the creature's body. The background is a gray gradient, transitioning from light to dark.