The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Mid 19th century. Tthe bottom half smooth, stained a dark mahogany color, and bearing the himotoshi of uneq

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Mid 19th century. Seven nasubi each with its stem and calyx intact in a tightly compact group, realistically

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Mid 19th century. Seated wearing a richly brocaded and deeply cut gown, left leg bent sideways and the righ

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Mid 19th century. Reclined wearing a richly brocaded and diapered gown, lying with head resting on her righ

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Early 19th century. Eyes inlaid in black, the feet carved in relief and well-worn, as are the himotosh. Sign

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Early 19th century. Two double stalks leaning against each other and each bearing two large heads, the spon

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Early 19th century. The recessed eyes are cut through, the back is rough-hewn and the crossbar is wider than

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, 19th century. The first, a hako manju of a woven wicker box, the four sides bear a continuous Greek-key des

By Hogen Tadashige, Nagoya, Mid 19th century. There are six teeth inlaid in ivory and eight sockets that have been left empty, one of which is part

By Ittan, Nagoya, Mid 19th century. Atop his enormous, deeply veined, scrotum under which is compressed a hunter with his rifle. Signed on the unde