Netsuke of Sculptor Modelling a Large Head

Wooden sculpture of a man modelling a large head. The man is sitting on the left and is small in stature. He has a bald cap of hair and is wearing a simple tunic. The head he is working on is large in comparison to his body. The head has a large expressive face with bangs combed to the right. The hair on top of the head is tied up in a small bun. The sculpture is dark brown wood with lighter brown highlights from wear. The background is light gray.