The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

Early 19th century. The first, in ivory, depiction of the story of Ono no Tofu, the 9th Century calligraphist, the anthropomorphic figure of a Frog

Late 18th century. Riding a giant Carp while reading a scroll, the eyes of the fish inlaid in horn and its mouth wide open, the scales are well ren

Late 18th century. A yamabuki, or yellow wild rose (Kerria japonica) along with a straw hat and a pruning knife, sit on a mino, or grass rain coat.

Late 18th century. In their usual pose with the long-armed Tenaga sitting on the shoulders of his partner who supports him with his arms behind his

Early 19th century. Riding a giant carp through the waves as he returns from his trip under the water, the waves are well detailed with whitecaps,

Mid 19th century. The first, a painted wood Bugaku mask of Chujo in wood painted in black, white and red, with a tama-shaped urna on the forehead,

Early 19th century. The first, a kyogen mask of Usofuki, the pupils are cut through to the back, the attachment by a cross-bar on the back. 1 1/2in

The first, late 18th century, a bone noh mask, possibly Shikami, an angry man with heavy moustache and eyebrows, bar attachment at the back. 2in (5

The first, mid19th century, a wood mask of Hannya. 1 7/8in (4.8cm). The second, mid 19th century, a karumi double mask carving, Usofuki and Buaku, t

The first, early 19th century, a wood unidentified mask of a man with down turned mouth, short hair with traces of red on it, the back has been lac

The first, late 18th century, a Bugaku Mask of the korobase type representing the fanciful head of a bird, bar attachment at the back. 1 7/8in (4.9

Early 19th century. Embraced, the octopus tentacles completely encircle divers body and legs, her right hand is embedded in the pulpy head of the a

Early 19th century. Reclining with an octopus, stretched out full length in a "doctor's doll" pose and resting partially on a barnac...

Early 19th century. Reclining and supporting his head with his hand. A mask (possibly of Buaku) is resting against him at the waist. Unsigned. 3 1/

Early 19th century. Tying his fundoshi (loin cloth) after a bath, he holds one end under his chin while trying to secure the other around his waist

The first, late 18th century, an ivory figure of a Doctor's Doll, the woman reclining on her side and wearing only a sarong from her waist dow...

Mid 19th century. The first, an ivory young boy who has just finished his bath, he stands with a fundoshi draped around his shoulders and a slight

Mid 19th century. The first, a miniature ivory yatate, completely reticulated with ryusa style carving of gourds and vines, the cap for the ink-wel

The first, late 19th century, a wood sambaso dancer balancing on one foot. 2 1/8in (5.2cm). The second, early 19th century, an ivory yakuza, in a s

Late 18th century. Lying discarded with a rusty buckle, the coins are two sendai and a kwanei of recognizable type, the lacquer producing a remarka