Netsuke of Snake

The image shows a black and white photograph of a Netsuke of Snake by an unknown artist. The object is a sculpture of a snake coiled around itself. The snake has a textured, scaly surface. The snake's body is curled up in a pile, with its head and tail not visible. On top of the snake's body is a round object, possibly a ball. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow cast by the sculpture. The surface beneath the sculpture appears to be a flat, textured material.