Netsuke of a Plum Sparrow

Small, oval-shaped netsuke made of light-colored material, possibly ivory. The object is carved into the shape of a bird or fish with a bulbous body. The body has a smooth, rounded section on the front and textured scales on the back and side. The scales are depicted by curved lines. The object's head has a short beak and two small eyes with dark pupils. The eyes are positioned on either side of the head, and a small piece of material is carved to form a protrusion under the beak. The object has two small fins on either side and a larger fin on the back. The fins are carved with short, straight lines. The background is a plain gray color. The object represents a Netsuke of a Plum Sparrow by an unknown artist.