The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

Late 18th century. With a monkey taking the place of Tenaga and being held upside down so that he can try to remove an octopus that has encircled A

Early 19th century. The seven Lucky gods nicely arranged and each shown with his or her attribute. Signed on the underside, Masanaga or Masayoshi. 2

Mid 19th century. The first, temple scene in a clamshell, has cloud patterns along the top and wave patterns along the bottom, inside are two templ

Attributed to Sawaki Rizo Masatoshi, Mid 19th century. Riding his horse through the waves as he makes his escape through the Hwang Ho river gorge.

By Masatomi, Early 19th century. Slaying the nue, kneeling on the beast holding it down with his left hand while wielding the sword with his right,

Attributed to Masatoshi(1781-1800). Late 18th century. Standing in full war-dress, his long halberd held down at his right side, his left hand stro

Inscribed Masatsugu, Mid 19th century. The first, ivory of a woman holding a boy on her right shoulder who points to a Chrysanthemum plant that she

Inscribed Masayuki. Mid 19th century. Standing with his legs together and with both hands holding a large tama on his right shoulder, the tama holl

Mid 19th century. The first, a young man standing next to an ox, his left hand holding a bridle that runs through the bovine's nose. Signed on...

Carrying Harlot of Benares on his back. Unsigned.2 5/8in (6.8cm). Provenance: Ex Barry Davies Oriental Art, London.

Attributed to Ryokoku, Late 18th century. Perched on rock, eyes inlaid in nacre, with a dark stain. Unsigned. The tail on this piece may have been

Attributed to Ryokoku, Late 18th century. Perched on rock. Unsigned. 1 3/4in (4.4cm).

Mid 19th century. In the clouds with his wind sack by his side, his hair blown back and his eyes inlaid in nacre with black pupils. The clouds are

Early 19th century. The first, by Sanko, a boxwood carving of a table, on top of which is Shoki's hat, underneath is an Oni wearing a tiger-sk...

By Sanzan. Mid 19th century. Holding a long trumpet to the top of which is knotted a sash that drapes across his front and is held by his right han

By Seiichi, Mid 19th century. Leaf with stalk, Ivory, worn and patinated. Signed on the underside in rounded rectangular reserve, Seiichi.2in (5.2c

By Shiba fu. Mid 19th century. A Tonkotsu cover in a very hard wood. The underside of the cover is a mask of Okame while the upper side appears to b

Early/mid 19th century. The first, a seated man trying to remove a giant bee from his shoulder. Signed on the back of his loin cloth in an oval res

By Shinsai. Mid 19th century. Standing wearing deerskin headdress with antlers, holding a sheathed sword and large egg, probably represents Enshi w

Early 19th century. In the Kawazu throw. Signed on the back side on the waist band of the loin cloth, Shomei(?). 1 3/4in (4.4cm).