The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

Early/mid 19th century. The first, a preening duck with its head turned back, in black wood streaked with brown. Signed on the underside, Kazan. 7/8

By Kogetsu. Early 19th century. Seated with her long tail curled around the rear leg and passing under the body, the hair-work is deeply cut and tr

19th century. The first, wood simulating a tree stump, lacquered in gold and red takamakie with a crab, dragonfly, and reeds. Signed on the undersi

By Mitsuyoshi Kokei. (D1210) Mid 19th century. Large monkey straddling the side of a huge peach, while two smaller monkeys wrestle with each other

By Kokuzan. Early 19th century. Wrestling with the Demon Rokurokubi, well worn with a nice patina. Signed on the back, Kokuzan. 1 1/4in (3.2cm). Pro

Attributed to Komin I, Early 19th century. Beating on a mokugyo, with stick in right hand, the himotoshi are lined in ivory, the smaller one staine

Inscribed Kosai. Mid 19th century. The first, a group of medicine gourds, with 4-column inscription "Fukki (prosperity) Mubyo (no sickness) ...

By Kosen. Early 20th century. Ashinaga in the guise of an elderly Chinese with a wispy beard standing with his heavily carved dragon robe open at t

By Masaharu. 19th century. Standing and holding a bow in his left hand and a large arrow in his right. He wears a Tartar hat and his mouth is open,

By Masahiro. Mid 19th century. Coiled upon itself in a lifelike representation with the craggy skin of the reptile evidenced by the deep grooves cut