Netsuke of Man Leading an Ox with Bundles of Wood on its Back

The image depicts a small figurine carved from ivory or bone. The figurine features a man and an ox. The ox is on all fours, facing left, with its head lowered. It has a large bundle of wood on its back, secured by a rope. The man stands to the right of the ox, wearing a long robe and a hat. His right hand rests on his head. He appears to be walking alongside the ox. The figurine has a light-colored base. The background is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the figurine. A white vertical bar is on the right side.