Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-8982, described as Netsuke. In old ivory. Carving of a huge man seated and semi-draped with his dog in loving juxtaposition. This is a depiction of Liu Pang, the founder of the Han dynasty. He was a man of humble origin, who fought his way to the throne. The dog is a symbol of royalty.