The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

The first, mid 19th century, a reclining piebald puppy covered with coarse hair-work, the mouth open in a snarl. 1 1/2in (3.9cm). The second, mid

Early 18th century. Carrying off a Fox, the feather-work boldly carved and distinctive. Unsigned. Accompanied by Meintzhagen's his colored, h...

Early 19th century. Raised up on its fins and balanced by its tail which curves gracefully around to the left. The dorsal fin is curled over softly

The first, mid 19th century, a wood large mouthed goldfish with bulbous eyes of inlaid ivory and horn, the cord-hole formed through the mouth. 3 1/

Early 19th century. Surmounted by a spider and fly, the veins of the leaf carved in relief, lightly worn and of good color. Unsigned. See Cohen, No

Early 19th century. Eyes inlaid in black, lying on a bed of straw with legs tucked underneath, the ivory is evenly stained and the body covered by

Mid 19th century. Partially astride a dried Carp, the tail of which he has firmly in his mouth, the ivory of good color and well patinated on the b

Mid 19th century. Reclining on its back, the large bushy tail curls around and provides a cushion for its head, the ivory lightly stained, the tail

The first, late 18th century, a tsuishi lacquer Cicada, the veining on the wings well delineated and large himotoshi on the underside of unequal si

Late 18th century. In typical pose with wings folded in front, eyes inlaid in black, the original hair-work now worn smooth, the ivory of light mel