The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

By Takusai, Early 19th century. Muscular man kneeling in front of a pair of millstones, wielding the top one with great effort, he is bearded and h

Mid 19th century. The first, by Munemizu Sosui, ivory Gautama Buddha(Sakyamuni) sitting in contemplation beneath a towering Bodhi tree and receivin

The first, mid 19th century, mask of Okina, carved to simulate a hinged lower jaw. Signed on the crossbar, Tomohisa. 1 1/8in (2.8cm). The second,

By Tomofuyu, Mid 19th century. In the guise of a peasant carrying a bucket with a handle and using his giant scrotum as a sun hat, with double-inlai

Late 18th century. Hen sitting atop two eggs. Signed beneath chest, Tomotada, plus kakihan. Not the famous Tomotada.1 1/8in (2.8cm).

Early/mid 19th century. The first, an Oni squatting against a large sack in which he has captured Shoki and whose face can be seen protruding from

By Yasunaga Unkyo. Early 19th century. Crouching and snarling with head turned to the right, the hair-work is well rendered and the stripes are in

Early/mid 19th century. The first, Oni pulling Shoki in bag. Inscribed with one character, gyaku. 1 1/2in (3.9cm). The second, by Wakyosai, a woman

By Yoshikazu, Early 19th century. Crouched on a roof tile, the eyes are doubl inlaid, the end of the roof tile has raised scrolling and the texturi

By Yoshinaga Miura Kanjuken. Mid 19th century. Standing with a Karako seated on his right shoulder and holding a long horn with his left hand. Sign