Netsuke of Tiger with Head Turned, Snarling

A carved wooden netsuke in the shape of a tiger with its head turned to the side, snarling. The tiger has a dark brown wood grain pattern. It sits on its haunches with its mouth open, showing sharp teeth. The tiger's body faces right; its head is turned to the left. The tiger's eyes are looking forward. The background is a plain gray color with a slight shadow cast by the netsuke.