Netsuke of a Rat Grasping a Soybean Pod

Dark brown wooden carving of a rat sitting on its hind legs, facing right. The rat has large ears, small black eyes, and a small pink nose. Its front paws are tucked under its body. The rat is grasping a soybean pod. The pod is long and thin with several beans visible inside. The carving has a glossy finish and visible wood grain. The background is light gray. The carving appears to be a netsuke, a type of Japanese toggle used to attach a pouch or container to a kimono.