Netsuke of Qilin on a Pedestal

A carved wooden sculpture on a pedestal, titled "Netsuke of Qilin on a Pedestal". The sculpture depicts a mythical creature with the body of a deer and the tail of an ox, and a single horn on its forehead. The creature has a lion-like mane. It has a curly, swirly tail. The sculpture shows the creature with its head down. The creature has a large snout, small eyes, and an open mouth. The sculpture and pedestal are made of light-brown wood; the sculpture is darker on top. The pedestal is smooth and rounded. The background is light gray. The sculpture is by an unknown artist.