Netsuke

Small figurine of a seated man with a large belly and a joyful expression. The figurine has a shiny, smooth surface with darker and lighter brown areas. He has short hair. His left leg is bent at the knee and rests on the ground in front of him, while his right leg is bent with his foot behind him. His right arm rests on his right knee, and his left arm is bent at the elbow. The figurine appears to be made of wood or ivory. The background is a light gray color. The object is a Netsuke by an unknown artist.