Netsuke of Lion

A sculpture of a creature with a lion-like appearance. The body is carved from a single piece of material and sits on a rectangular base. The sculpture is cream-colored with dark brown areas. The creature has a large mane with swirls carved into it. It has a snout similar to a lion and a mouth that is open showing teeth. The eyes are circular and dark. The creature has large horns on its head. The right front and both back legs are visible. The back left leg is obscured by the body. The sculpture faces the left side.