Netsuke of Dog

Netsuke of Dog by artist. Small, carved dog figurine with light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, sitting on oval base. Dog has long, floppy ears and appears to be scratching one paw with the other. Its facial features include a short snout and a distinctive curved line above the eyes. The dog's body is depicted in a sitting position, with its tail curled around its side. The background of the image is a plain, light gray color.