Netsuke of Mouse Gnawing on Candle

Small figurine of a mouse sitting on its haunches. The mouse is carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory. It has a large head, small eyes, and folded ears. The mouse appears to be biting or gnawing on a rectangular object. Darker shading on the mouse suggests fur texture. The object the mouse grips appears to be a candle. The background is a plain gray color. The overall style is traditional Japanese. The title of the piece is "Netsuke of Mouse Gnawing on Candle".