Netsuke of Merchant

The Netsuke of Merchant by Artist is a small, intricately carved figurine. The figurine depicts a man with a large head, wearing a robe, resting his head on a large cylindrical object. The object has a circular base and a hinged lid with teeth-like protrusions on the inside. The figurine is carved from a light-colored material with darker brown accents, possibly wood or ivory. The material appears smooth and glossy, with visible shading and texture. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The figurine is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the left. The man's facial features are simple, with a smooth face and no discernible expression. The robe is depicted in folds, with creases and texture suggesting fabric. The cylindrical object is detailed with shading suggesting depth. The overall style of the figurine appears to be traditional Japanese.