https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/76517/fullNetsuke in the form of a lion's head19th-20th century[com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@195e0]com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@195e0Carved ivory, inlaid black stone, black inkEgg-shaped netsuke of a recumbent lion-dog (shishi) baring its teeth. Its eyes are inlaid with black stone. Only the head and curly mane of the animal are visible, while the flattened egg-shape makes up the body. Ink is rubbed into the carved textures. Signature reading "Okatomo" on underside, with two round perforations.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@6bhttps://emuseum.cornell.edu/objects/37220/rdf