The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

Attributed to Ryokoku, Late 18th century. Perched on rock, eyes inlaid in nacre, with a dark stain. Unsigned. The tail on this piece may have been

Attributed to Ryokoku, Late 18th century. Perched on rock. Unsigned. 1 3/4in (4.4cm).

Mid 19th century. In the clouds with his wind sack by his side, his hair blown back and his eyes inlaid in nacre with black pupils. The clouds are

Early 19th century. The first, by Sanko, a boxwood carving of a table, on top of which is Shoki's hat, underneath is an Oni wearing a tiger-sk...

By Sanzan. Mid 19th century. Holding a long trumpet to the top of which is knotted a sash that drapes across his front and is held by his right han

By Seiichi, Mid 19th century. Leaf with stalk, Ivory, worn and patinated. Signed on the underside in rounded rectangular reserve, Seiichi.2in (5.2c

By Shiba fu. Mid 19th century. A Tonkotsu cover in a very hard wood. The underside of the cover is a mask of Okame while the upper side appears to b

Early/mid 19th century. The first, a seated man trying to remove a giant bee from his shoulder. Signed on the back of his loin cloth in an oval res

By Shinsai. Mid 19th century. Standing wearing deerskin headdress with antlers, holding a sheathed sword and large egg, probably represents Enshi w

Early 19th century. In the Kawazu throw. Signed on the back side on the waist band of the loin cloth, Shomei(?). 1 3/4in (4.4cm).