Netsuke Carved with Shishi; reverse with Lotus Leaf

Round, flat object with a carved design on top. The design features a mythical creature with a lion-like body and a scaly tail, surrounded by waves and swirling patterns. The creature appears to be a shishi, a type of mythical creature in East Asian folklore. The object has a light-colored background with darker shading to create depth. The reverse side of the object features a carving of a lotus leaf. The object is a netsuke, a type of toggle used to attach items to a kimono sash. Search terms: netsuke, shishi, lotus leaf, carved, round, mythical creature.