Netsuke of Masked Figure with a Drum

Wooden sculpture of a creature with a large head, open mouth showing teeth, and a body curled around a cylindrical object. The creature has its front legs stretched out in front, with one leg resting on the object and the other bent at the knee. Its back legs are tucked under its body. The object has a flat top and a rounded bottom, with a small ball on the side. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood with a glossy finish, and it casts a shadow on a white background. A title given to this artwork is "Netsuke of Masked Figure with a Drum" by an unknown artist.