Netsuke

Small figurine of a seated man made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The man has a beard and wears a robe with billowy sleeves and a headband. He holds an object in his right hand and supports a large vessel on his head with his left hand. The vessel has a wide mouth and a decorative band around the top. The figurine sits on a small stool with curved cutouts. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the figurine. The image depicts a Netsuke by an unknown artist.