Netsuke

The Netsuke is a small, wooden sculpture. The figure depicts a man and a dog. The man is sitting on his haunches with his knees bent and his feet flat on the ground. He has a large head with a wide face, small eyes, and a wide smile showing teeth. He has a shaved head with a strip of hair down the center. He wears a long-sleeved robe that drapes over his shoulders and down his back. His right hand rests on the dog's head, and his left hand rests on his left shoulder. The dog is carved beneath him and has a chunky body and a flat face. The background is light gray. The object casts a shadow to the right.