Figure Item Number: 3529/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Ivory netsuke carving of a squirrel, with black ink(?) highlights throughout. Squirrel has an intricately carved face; its ears are flat to its head and it has a bushy tail, held upright. Shallow lines incised across entire body, imitating fur. Squirrel is crouched on its hind legs, holding a peanut with its forelegs; peanut tucked partially under body. Two circular openings on squirrel’s belly that connect inside figure, forming a passage; border incised around openings. Artist signature on base.
Signed 吉川; Kanji characters can be read either Yoshikawa or Kikkawa.