19th or 20th century, signed Kutani in Japanese characters to underside of ball, with dark aubergine purple glaze to body, fur curls and tail in green, open mouth bearing white teeth, white eyes, holding a yellow ball with it's front right paw.

6.5 x 7 x 5.25 in.

From the Personal Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Ilgenfritz, III

Good estate condition.