Netsuke of Cat with a Ball

Small figurine of a seated cat with a ball. The cat has brown fur with lighter brown and white stripes and spots. The cat's body faces right, with its head turned to the right. It has a white collar around its neck. The cat sits on its haunches, with its front paws resting on a ball. The ball is a light beige color, and the cat's fur is intricately carved to resemble individual hairs. The background is a plain gray color. The object is a netsuke, titled "Netsuke of Cat with a Ball", by an unknown artist.