The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

The first, mid 19th century, a reclining piebald puppy covered with coarse hair-work, the mouth open in a snarl. 1 1/2in (3.9cm). The second, mid

Early 18th century. Carrying off a Fox, the feather-work boldly carved and distinctive. Unsigned. Accompanied by Meintzhagen's his colored, h...

Early 19th century. Raised up on its fins and balanced by its tail which curves gracefully around to the left. The dorsal fin is curled over softly

The first, mid 19th century, a wood large mouthed goldfish with bulbous eyes of inlaid ivory and horn, the cord-hole formed through the mouth. 3 1/

Early 19th century. Surmounted by a spider and fly, the veins of the leaf carved in relief, lightly worn and of good color. Unsigned. See Cohen, No

Early 19th century. Eyes inlaid in black, lying on a bed of straw with legs tucked underneath, the ivory is evenly stained and the body covered by

Mid 19th century. Partially astride a dried Carp, the tail of which he has firmly in his mouth, the ivory of good color and well patinated on the b

Mid 19th century. Reclining on its back, the large bushy tail curls around and provides a cushion for its head, the ivory lightly stained, the tail

The first, late 18th century, a tsuishi lacquer Cicada, the veining on the wings well delineated and large himotoshi on the underside of unequal si

Late 18th century. In typical pose with wings folded in front, eyes inlaid in black, the original hair-work now worn smooth, the ivory of light mel

The first, late 19th century, a cicada carved from gnarled wood with wings woven from rattan or leather attached to bamboo capped with spongy stag

Late 18th century. Fighting in close contact, the monkey with teeth bared grasps the proboscis of the octopus with both hands, The eyes of both inl

Early 19th century. Both at rest, the smaller fish sheltered by a curled dorsal fin, the large tail on the other side curled around to the left, the

Early 19th century. Of almost circular shape, the large eyes are inlaid in horn but the lightly stained ivory has been left pure white around the e

The first, mid 19th century, horn octopus with tentacles curled under the body in a compact form, the pupils of the octopus are carved in relief. 1

Early 19th century. The first, late18th century, an ivory stylized sparrow, eyes inlaid in black. 1 1/8in (2.7cm). The second, c.1850, a wood pigeon

Late 18th century. Carved from a thin piece of ivory, the fur robe contrasting with the smooth cowl, the back has acquired a rich golden patina. Un

Early 19th century. Sitting wearing a short tunic with his front paws resting on his distended scrotum, the wood slightly worn and well-polished to

Mid 19th century. Standing erect and leaning on a bamboo cane, he is in the act of transformation with the feet and hands having acquired human for

Late 18th century. Shown clambering over a large rock with its tails spread out in a graceful fan over one side, the wood is rather worn and has a