Netsuke of Puppy on Straw Mat Biting String

Brown wooden sculpture of a puppy on all fours, facing right. The puppy has short fur carved to resemble individual hairs, small black eyes, and a short tail. It appears to biting or chewing on a string held in its paw. The paw rests on a straw mat. The background is plain white. "Netsuke of Puppy on Straw Mat Biting String" by artist unknown.