The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

By Ono Ryoko, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Standing back-to-back, one holding a folding fan, the other a small tzuzumi drum. Signed

By Itsumin Hokyudo, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Enjoying a large Tengu mask. She kneels facing to the left and holds the phallic proboscis of the Tengu

By Ryukusai Jugyoku 1st, Tokyo, Early 19th century. , Early 19th century. Sitting cross-legged and making a Hannya mask, his face taking on the exp

By Ryykusai Jugyoku 2nd, Tokyo, Late 19th century. , Late 19th century. He holds up the puppy in front of him, his hands grasped around its front p

By Kigyoku. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The obverse has an Okame mask as the central figure and is surrounded by masks of Oni, Oki

By Kigyoku. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Signed on the side of the right leg, Kigyoku. 1 1/4in (3.3cm). Provenance: Similar pictured

Tokyo, The first, by Jugyokusai Gyokumin, mid 19th century, Umimatsu in the form of a recumbent bull with ivory inlaid eyes. Signed on the underside

By Gyokko, Tokyo, Early 19th century. , Early 19th century. Kneeling over a bag with four captured oni struggling to get out. Signed on the undersid

By Gyokkosai, Tokyo, Early 19th century. , Early 19th century. Kneeling over a bag with four captured oni struggling to get out. Signed on the unde

By Gyokkosai. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Early 19th century. The first, manju with a cooper seated in front of the barrel that he is working on, hi

Attributed to Ryuchin Gyokuhosai, Tokyo, Mid/late 19th century. , Mid/late 19th century. The first, ryusa manju of musical instruments including sa

Attributed to Ryuchin Gyokuhosai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, manju of truncated oval form showing a number of the taka

By Ryusa Gyokugasai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Riding through an avenue of pine trees towards a gate while six other travelers s

By Ikkosai Toun (1805-1876), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Representing the story of Hideyoshi Toyatomi, the "monkey-faced se...

By Kosu Gyokuyosai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The cub resting one paw on the foot of its parent and looking upward affectionately

By Kosu Gyokuyosai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Its front paws resting on a mokugyo, he curling flames well-articulated, nice hair

By Kosu Gyokuyosai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Three shells have interior carved scenes and bear titles in Katakana which read fro

Attributed to Kogyoku Hakuyosai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Seated with his monkey. Signed on the reverse along with a package ti

By Hogen Rakumin (Tsuchiura, 1804-1877), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Mask of Shojo, the hair, eyebrows and lips painted with red l

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, by Issen, Tokyo, 3rd quarter 19th century. Shoki surrounded by five court figures and holdin

By Toyosai Masachika, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The pair fighting with the octopus having gotten the upper hand judging from the

Attributed to Kikugawa, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, square form executed in cavo-relievo work of an Onna Daruma, the re

Attributed to Ichijo Hakuunsai II, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The muscular boy sitting cross-legged wearing a loin-cloth and hold

Attributed to Kitaro Hakuunsai III, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Nobleman on horseback and three attendants who walk beside him, on

Kikugawa family, possibly Toun, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Sits with her left knee raised as she intently cuts a toenail on her l

By Kogyokusai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Using a lotus leaf as a cloak, the veins on the lotus leaf are raised and the eyes are

Ryukei 2nd (D2106), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Black, gold and brown lacquer on the back, the claws made of unglazed dark brown p

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, school of Ryukei 2nd, wood of a seated oni contemplating a Jurojin mask that he holds out at

By Kimura Ryumin 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. A large and boldly-incised manju of a tiger amid pine trees and rocks. Signed, R

By Kimura Ryumin 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, a marine ivory reticulated gourd, the veins etched onto the leaves an

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 1st, Tokyo, Early 19th century. , Early 19th century. Holding the struggling tiger with one hand, his other with clenched f

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. stabbing the cloak of Wu Shan to avenge his master, his teeth are bared i

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Sitting on the back of the Dragon, playing a one-stringed koto while the

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Affectionately grasping the nose of a Tengu mask. The hems of his robe, the hair surrounding his top

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 2nd, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Raking through a pile of gold coins with a dog by his side. Signed on the

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, ivory depicting Oni carrying barrel on back. The Tomoye on both ends of the drum and the bo

By Sogyokusai Fuboku, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Playing a koto on her lap while sitting on the back of a Dragon. Signed in a rai

By Tomotane Kinryusai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. On horseback riding over the waves as he makes his escape through the Hwang Ho

By Tomotane Kinryusai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Returning his lost shoe to Kosekiko (Hwang She Kung) who stands on a nearby roc

By Meikeisai Hojitsu, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Riding a hobby-horse, his right foot raised and the wheel of the horse protruding from under the rear

By Meikeisai Hojitsu, Tokyo, Early 19th century. , Early 19th century. Squatting atop a brigand who is being held face down with his left hand while

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. With a large tumor on his scalp trying to raise himself from the ground, impeded in this effort by the

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. With a large tumor on his scalp trying to raise himself from the ground, impeded in this effort by the

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, attributed to Tadatane, Daikoku and a bearded Ebisu, Daikoku wields the pounder while Ebisu

By Ichieisai Komin, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. His wind sack wrapped around his shoulders being carried by an Eagle, the reverse

Attributed Ichieisai Komin, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. A surikogi (pestle) for grinding tea with a shimenawa and gohei tied aroun

By Ichieisai Komin, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. With a flowing beard carrying a paper lantern. Jurojin's pupils are inlaid in...

Inscribed Homin. This is(?) the artist described on pages 188-189 of the MCI where FM says "Tokyo. Worked 1850-80. About a dozen netsuke reco...

By Naoyuki. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Dancer with a moveable head. His left arm holds a fan behind his back, while the right holds the Shinto bells.

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, by Mitsutoshi Koju, ivory depicting an Oshidori, smoothly polished to accentuate the grain

Issai, Tokyo, Late 19th century. , late 19th century. Standing with her left arm clasped in front of her and the right holding a bell striker down

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Rounded oval form. Inscribed, Nihon, meaning Japan. 1 1/2in (3.9cm).

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Rounded oval form. Inscribed, Nihon, meaning Japan. 1 1/2in (3.8cm).

By Toyosai Mitsuchika, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. She is emerging from undercut waves that appear as filaments of water, she has a

Shugyokusai (D2563), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Shoki chasing two Oni around a Tsuitate, the front with one of the Oni on all fou

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, By Tomokazu of the Tomochika school, an octopus and a sake jug & cup, eyes inlaid in d...

Tokyo, Late 19th century. , Late 19th century. The first, attributed to Tomomasa, 2nd, a Stonecutter making a millstone. Signed on the bottom withou

By Jutsusai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Being freed by rats from the large pine tree to which he is tied. One rat is gnawing at t

Masayuki, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. With sagging skin and a blanket on its back, standing on a thick oval uncut seal base. Signed on the back end of

Yoshiyuki, Tokyo, Late 19th century. Figures standing side by side, slightly worn and with good color. Signed on the reverse of the headsman withou

Toshinao (D3057?), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. A nude Japanese woman reclining on her side and supporting her head with her right hand while her left

Inscribed Yukimasa, Tokyo, Mid/late 19th century. The first, depicts the San-Ko sitting in a sake bowl, each with their attribute. At the front is

Matsuki Hokei, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Three scholars seated at a table in a pine grove with one of them reading a scroll on front, the reverse sh

Chomin, Tokyo, Late 19th century. Seated in her grass skirt sitting with a slight smile on her face looking at a crab that sits on her right wrist,

By Koichi, Tokyo, Late 19th century. The lower jaw of the mask suspended by two cords while the back is more graceful with large himotoshi and more

By Koichi, Tokyo, Late 19th century. Smoking a pipe while compressed in the confines of opium den compartment which is made from several pieces of

By Kyuichi, Tokyo, Late 19th century. Two sparrows are shown offering hospitality in the form of sake to the old woodcutter. Signed on the bottom,

By Masamitsu, Tokyo, Late 19th century. A toad is completely surrounded by insects, principle of which are a cicada and a locust, and including a g

Tokyo, Late 19th century. The first, a man kneeling on one knee while cradling a rooster. Inscribed on underside without reserve, Gyokuseki. 1?in (

By Tsukamoto Kyokusai, Tokyo, Early 20th century. With 47 stamens and bud in the finest ivory. Signed on the underside without reserve, Tomobako. 1

By Gyokuzan, Tokyo, Mid/late 19th century. Seated, examining a Buddhist scroll that he has spread out over his crossed legs. Nicely detailed hair-w

Tokyo, Early 20th century. The first, Sesshu resting against a mokugyo, the eyes highlighted in black ink and brocaded yukata in magenta. Signed o

Yasumasa (D0720), Tokyo, Early 20th century. Tearing open the top of a drum that sits in front of him, his face has a huge smile as he reve

Tokyo, Early 20th century. The first, the Emperor and Empress standing together as dairibina for the Hina Matsuri, he has his arms spread wide and

By Inada Ichiro (b.1891), Tokyo, 20th century. The rope ends cleverly brought under the boy and used to ring the himotoshi, his loincloth is stained

Tokyo, Mid 20th century. The first, by Toshu, wood of a New Year's gift box of tangerines, The front bears an ivory plaque, "otoshidama&...

Asakusa school, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. With flowing raiment floating in the clouds and holding aloft a lotus bud with the right hand, the reverse

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. The first, marine ivory depicting a stylized Shishi and to its right a flaming Tama, the reverse with a central 16-petal k

Kokusai school, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. The first, stag antler obihasami netsuke depicting a monster(squid?). Signed on the reverse, partly abrade

Attributed to Ishikawa Rensai, 2nd, Tokyo - Asakusa, Mid 19th century. With mokugyo on cushion The stitches around the cushion neatly shown above an

Asakusa school, Tokyo - Asakusa, Mid 19th century. Sitting on a straw hat surmounted by a squash vine and leaves, the hat has been pierced with hol

By Hoshinsai Masayuki, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Enveloped by a bag which is beginning to crack as he emerges from it, one himotoshi is on the lower

By Hoshunsai Masayuki, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. The first, an ink stick with face of an Ainu man on one side, and a partial seal on other, truncate

By Masayuki, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. A ginko leaf wraps around one side of the shell and maple leaves on the other, the talons of one claw are bre

By Kato Masayuki, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Awakening, his hands stretched upwards and clasped over his head, the large himotoshi on the back with s

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. The first, by Ko, a garden scene set among pine trees and ivy. The obverse is inlaid with a good pair of quail in gilded

Asakusa school, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. The first, obverse with an inset gilt silver butterfly dancer, the reverse shows a garden trellis. Signed

By Mitsuyoshi, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Reverse with incised hair in black. Signed on reverse, Mitsuyoshi, plus seal in red, Mitsuyoshi. 4 7/8in (1

By Gyokuso (1879-1935), So School, Early 20th century. Array of insects includes dragon fly, two rhino beetles, large fly, mosquito, snail, spider,

By Morita Soko (1879-1935), Tokyo, Early 19th century. Sitting cross-legged atop his mallet, holding open the his sack to let in two rats, one of w

By Morita Soko (1879-1935), Tokyo, Early 19th century. Tied in a bundle, the rope, the stalks, and the nodes at the bottoms of the stalks carefully

By Shoko (1915-1970), Tokyo, Mid 20th century. The empty cicada shell resting on a partially curved leaf, the back split from its escape and the fro

By Manpei, Tokyo, Mid 20th century. Stooped over with a long handled pipe held in his right hand while from his left dangles a tobacco pouch. The p

By Senpo, Tokyo, c.1953. Perched on a rounded section of wood, the ivory base stained a light tan simulating the wood, the cicada stained two shade

By Kangyoku Risshisai, Tokyo, Mid 20th century. One of his humorous studies of a monkey, standing but leaning forward, bent at the waist, and inten

By Kansui, Tokyo, Mid 20th century. Eyes are double-inlaid in horn with black pupils, highly polished. Signed on the underside in a raised oval tab

By Bishu, Tokyo, Late 20th century. Their necks intertwined and their bodies embraced in a wonderful geometric composition. Signed on the underside

Tokyo, Mid/late 20th century. The first, A dog licking his raised paw, the eyes are inlaid in amber horn. Signed 'Ikko Masakoku". 1 3/4in...

By Tametaka, Nagoya, Mid 18th century. The monkey with its right hand to its head as if peering into the distance and seated astride an en couchant

By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Mid 19th century. On a common stalk which forms the himotoshi, the top is smoothly polished and of a rich d