Netsuke of a Woman

Netsuke of a Woman by artist unknown. The object is a small, intricately carved wooden or ivory figurine. The figurine depicts a woman kneeling. She has long, dark brown hair parted in the middle and falling to her shoulders. Her facial features include a small nose, thin eyebrows, and small lips. She wears a traditional Japanese garment with a patterned design. The garment is primarily shades of brown and tan. The woman holds a scroll in her right hand. The background of the image is a plain gray color.