The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

Attributed to Ryusansai Issan, Iwashiro, Early 19th century. Sitting on an upturned straw zori, eyes inlaid in black, with a natural himotoshi form

By Toryusai Kozan, Iwashiro, Mid 19th century. Two rats and a daikon against a diapered background, the leaves have been inlaid with silver dewdrops

By Toryusai Kozan, Iwashiro, Mid 19th century. With occasional silver inlays for eyes and the himotoshi fitted with silver sleeves. The whole stain

By Nanyo, School of Nanka, Mid 19th century. Obverse lists the 53 stations of the Tokaido Road and the 69 stations of the Kisokaido. The reverse ma

Nanka style, The first, early 19th century, ivory map of Japan. 1 1/4in (3.2cm). The second, carved whale bone of a farmer's almanac. 1 7/8in...

By Ginko. Yamada, Mid 18th century. Well-worn and patinated, one large himotoshi on the back just above the loin cloth, the other on the left butto

By either Yasuchika Tou or Yasuchika Tsuchiya, Mid 18th century. The octopus wears a kimono with one tentacle raised to his head while a monkey sits

The first, mid 18th century, attributed to Yasuchika, Nara school of metalworkers, sentoku of a folded kasa with inlaid loops at top. Signed on the

Mid/late 19th century The first, attributed to Kyusen Gyuka, painted wood of an Uji doll showing a brightly colored tea-picker. Signed on the under

Late 18th century. The first, a red lacquered Raiden with one leg inside of his drum and attempting to climb out with the help of his drumstick. 1

Late 18th century. The first, by Gamo Hosen, a square manju showing a pair of rats raiding Daikoku's treasure bag on obverse, and single rat ...

Early 19th century. Seated on a cushion and resting its front paws on a mokugyo, its adornments in gold and black lacquer include a cap secured by

Early 19th century. The first, of square form with pattern of bellflowers and bamboo fencing on both sides. 2in (5.1cm). The second, of round form

Early/Mid 19th century. The first, of three puppies, reddish-orange with red spots, silver with black spots, and brownish-black. 1 1/4in (3.3cm). T

Early/Mid 19th century. The first, a matte gold sparrow, the featherwork with highlights in brown lacquer. 1 3/4in (4.4cm). The second, tsuishu of

The first, a negoro lacquer standing Shishi, black & red with gold highlights.. 1 3/4in (4.3cm). The second, a tsuishi gourd showing two Chine...

Early 19th century. Square form showing a Chinese gentleman in a garden setting with his attendantson the obverse, man wielding a net as he tries t

Early/Mid 19th century. The first, in guri lacquer carved in a bold cloud pattern with the colors alternating black with red and copper. 1 3/4in (4

Mid 19th century. Stylized, it bears geometric and floral designs of raised gold lacquer on a gold ground, the underside in silver lacquer, the pate

Early 19th century. The first, a seated monkey holding an upside-down Hyottoku mask to his face and in his right hand holding a Shinto rattle (suzu)

By Shibayama saku and Kakosai Shozan, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Depicted with flowing red hair and red and gold brocade on the pantaloons, face and

By Shibata Zeshin. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Front and back with a design of pine needles in gold hiramakie, the inside is gold hirame scattered on

Attributed to Umezawa Ryushin. Tokyo, Early 20th century. Rim with a design of leaves in heavy black lacquer with gold veining. Signed on the back

Mid 19th century. The first, a porcelain manju, decorated in underglaze blue with a design of a flock of birds coming over a mountain, the back wit

By Teiji.(D2885), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. An adult turtle is surmounted by two young, the unglazed upper surfaces of all three have traces of gold

By Teiji. Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Kneeling the skirt finished in a bluish-green glaze, portions of the arms have been left unglazed, the fan lacqu

Hirado, Mid 19th century. Crouching on a lotus pedestal, finished with clear, brown, celadon, and blue glazes. An identical model is in the Silverm

Mid 19th century. Kidney-shaped with relief of a Shishi lion and Peony in clear, blue and brown glazes. The combination of Shishi and Peony symboli

Hirado, Mid 19th century. Kneeling and holding a shishi Mask above his head, the mask contains a loose ceramic ball, finely finished with green, re

Mid 19th century. The first, a sparrow, pure white with the feathers neatly modeled under the glaze. 1 1/2in (3.7cm). The second, a recumbent Karako

Mid 19th century. The first, a Gama Sennin with a toad head in his sleeve, with bisque w/ black, blue, yellow and lavender glazes. 2 1/8in (5.6cm).

Hirado, Mid 19th century. Holding a lion mask having bisque with white, blue, gold, and brown glazes. The mouth of the mask contains a loose cerami

The first, an eggplant. 2 3/8in (6cm). The second, by Masakazu of a Tsuru Sennin with his pot-belly. Signed in a sunken oval reserve, Masakazu. 2 3

The first, a porcelain mask of Hannya, in blue porcelain, possibly Kyoto ware. 1 3/4in (4.5cm). The second, a porcelain manju in a square ashtray

Kyoto, Mid/late 19th century. The first, by Mokubei, of a sleeping Ningyo holding on to the end of her tail that curls around from under her body.

Kyoto, Mid 19th century. The first, by Eiraku, seagull (miyakadori) with a celadon glaze and impressed unglazed seal, Eiraku. 1 5/8in (4cm). The se

Kyoto, Mid 19th century. The first, a Kyoto ware pottery figure of Daruma in meditation. 1 3/4in (4.4cm). The second, a Kyoto ware pottery netsuke

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Oblong, the shibuichi plate has an ishime ground, the octopus is sentoku with gold eyes and Raiden is finely wrought in si

By Shuraku, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. A ryusa-style stag antler Asakusa school bowl and a shibuchi disk with an incised elephant holding a lotus flo

By Shuraku, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. A ivory bowl (cracked) of shibuichi takabori with gold and silver inlay and some ginzogan work depicting Yoko,

By Ryumin+ kakihan, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Chased in high relief with Hotei fast asleep on his sack and a mischievous child behind him removing t

By Teimin, Mid 19th century. Showing an engraved archer on the metal disk and a sarumawashi crouching and looking behind him on the metal bowl, his

Mid 19th century. A bijin inlaid in silver and copper on the disk with a tagayasan, Indonesian ironwood, bowl. Disk inscribed "Utamaro ga&quo...

Mid 19th century. O Chiyo holding the string of her kite, under her feet is Raiden. Inlays of takazogan, copper and gold. Set in an ivory bowl. 1 7

By Naomitsu, Early 19th century. A katakiribori design of Emma-O stroking his beard with his left hand while he holds a dragon-headed staff in his

Mid/late 19th century. The first, kagamibuta with a shibuichi lotus pad with leaves, with gilt lotus pod, copper frog and silver turtle, in an ivory

Early/Mid 19th century. The first, stag antler and silver showing two Ho-o birds and flowers with a border of inlaid green, white, and black stones

Early 19th century. Standing atop a rock and bent over at the waist as he struggles to lift a huge fish onto his shoulder, standing on his belt. The

The first, mid 19th century, by Chuji, ivory of the temple priest Tadamori capturing the suspected oil thief. 1 3/4in (4.4cm). The second, mid 19th

Early 18th century. Caparisoned Surmounted by a figure kneeling crossways reading a book, possibly a young Fugen. A heavily worn piece and patinated

By Fusho, Mid 19th century. Somewhat reticulated. Signed on the reverse in a rectangular reserve, Fusho. 1 3/4in (4.5cm). Provenance: Sotheby'...

Mid/late 19th century. The first, ivory of a flying Tennin, her body curled backwards so that the feet form a circle. Signed Gensai. 1 1/2in (3.9cm

By Genko, Mid 19th century. Signed on the underside in an oval reserve, Genko. 1 1/4in (3.2cm).

Late 19th century. Signed on the underside, Satsuki to, or, Gogetsu to. 2 1/8in (5.4cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection. Purchased from R. Kosch

By Gyokushi, Early 19th century. Sitting cross-legged atop a taiko drum, smoking a pipe which is made of bone, his eyes are double-inlaid in antelo

The first, by Gyokusho, mid 20th century, ivory crane dancer. Signed, Gyokusho. 2 1/8in (5.3cm). The second, mid 19th century, wood of an octopus a

By Gyokutoshi. Mid 19th century. A grouping of eight (?) Shutendoji as priests clambering over a large conch shell. Signed on the underside between

Inscribed Gyokuzan, The first, mid 19th century, a wood Mongolian carrying a large cucumber, the whole encrusted with jewels. Inscribed on an inlai

Mid 19th century. The first, by Shuko Hidemitsu, a sparrow with upswept tail and gold lacquer featherwork. Signed on the underside of the tail, Hid

Attributed to Hizan. Mid 19th century. The grain of the bamboo is shown to great advantage as it radiates downward from the center of the nicely po

Attributed to Hodo. Mid 19th century. Depicting numerous demons including a bumbaku chagama and a one-eyed goblin both emanating from and surroundi

Inscribed Hoichi (Meikosai?), 19th century. Resting peacefully, his short tail curling around the left side, overall smoothly finished without hai

Mid 19th century. The first, an ivory manju depicting a Kokusempu Riki weilding axe. Signed on the reverse, Hoichi, plus kakihan. 1 3/8in (3.3cm)

Inscribed Hosho, Mid 19th century. Holding a nenchiko with the inscription reading "Hoga-cho" (a subscription list), gently worn and pat...

By Hozan. Mid 19th century. Sitting cross-legged in the process of cutting off his horn, he gazes at a mirror. Musculature is well defined as are h

Mid 19th century. The first, by Josetsu, an ivory nasubi with a smaller one attached to it, stained dark brown with streaks of the ivory left white.

Inscribed Juko, Mid 19th century. With antennae resting on shell, with foot reaching across the body. Signed on the underside in a rectangular rese

By Juzan, Early 19th century. Perched on clamshell with its foot caught in it, eyes inlaid in black. Signed on the underside in an irregular torpedo

By Juzan. Late 18th century. Three mushrooms with well-articulated gills, and stained a warm golden brown. The underside is carved with an intricate

The first, by Kametomo, late 18th century, a wood shishi squatting on a base. Signed on the underside, Kametomo. 1 1/4in (3.1cm). The second, group

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

Late 18th century. With a monkey taking the place of Tenaga and being held upside down so that he can try to remove an octopus that has encircled A

Early 19th century. The seven Lucky gods nicely arranged and each shown with his or her attribute. Signed on the underside, Masanaga or Masayoshi. 2

Mid 19th century. The first, temple scene in a clamshell, has cloud patterns along the top and wave patterns along the bottom, inside are two templ

Attributed to Sawaki Rizo Masatoshi, Mid 19th century. Riding his horse through the waves as he makes his escape through the Hwang Ho river gorge.

By Masatomi, Early 19th century. Slaying the nue, kneeling on the beast holding it down with his left hand while wielding the sword with his right,

Attributed to Masatoshi(1781-1800). Late 18th century. Standing in full war-dress, his long halberd held down at his right side, his left hand stro

Inscribed Masatsugu, Mid 19th century. The first, ivory of a woman holding a boy on her right shoulder who points to a Chrysanthemum plant that she

Inscribed Masayuki. Mid 19th century. Standing with his legs together and with both hands holding a large tama on his right shoulder, the tama holl

Mid 19th century. The first, a young man standing next to an ox, his left hand holding a bridle that runs through the bovine's nose. Signed on...

Carrying Harlot of Benares on his back. Unsigned.2 5/8in (6.8cm). Provenance: Ex Barry Davies Oriental Art, London.

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).