The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

The first, late 19th century, a cicada carved from gnarled wood with wings woven from rattan or leather attached to bamboo capped with spongy stag

Late 18th century. Fighting in close contact, the monkey with teeth bared grasps the proboscis of the octopus with both hands, The eyes of both inl

Early 19th century. Both at rest, the smaller fish sheltered by a curled dorsal fin, the large tail on the other side curled around to the left, the

Early 19th century. Of almost circular shape, the large eyes are inlaid in horn but the lightly stained ivory has been left pure white around the e

The first, mid 19th century, horn octopus with tentacles curled under the body in a compact form, the pupils of the octopus are carved in relief. 1

Early 19th century. The first, late18th century, an ivory stylized sparrow, eyes inlaid in black. 1 1/8in (2.7cm). The second, c.1850, a wood pigeon

Late 18th century. Carved from a thin piece of ivory, the fur robe contrasting with the smooth cowl, the back has acquired a rich golden patina. Un

Early 19th century. Sitting wearing a short tunic with his front paws resting on his distended scrotum, the wood slightly worn and well-polished to

Mid 19th century. Standing erect and leaning on a bamboo cane, he is in the act of transformation with the feet and hands having acquired human for

Late 18th century. Shown clambering over a large rock with its tails spread out in a graceful fan over one side, the wood is rather worn and has a