Netsuke of Seated Tiger, Tail Resting on his Back;

The image shows a carved netsuke of a seated tiger. The tiger is carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, and features dark brown stripes and shading. Its mouth is slightly open, revealing small teeth. The tiger's eyes are small and circular. The tiger's body is depicted in a seated position, with its front legs extended and its back legs tucked under its body. The tail is curved and rests on the tiger's back. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The overall style of the carving appears to be traditional Japanese.