The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

Mid 19th century. Standing, arms tucked into his wind-swept robe and holding a long hossu, the ivory is very white but beginning to patinate on the

19th century. The first, mid 19th century, a wood Onna Daruma in ebony, hands and legs drawn up inside her robe, only the face showing, which is of

Mid 19th century. A natural piece of cherry root that has been polished and capped on one end with a section of stag antler, it may have been the h

The first, Late 18th century, black wood, both ends have been carved with fungus patterns. 7 3/8in (18.6cm). The second, mid 19th century, in cherr

Mid 19th century. Seated with his right hand on top of his head, the left holding out a small bowl for alms, a gourd with rope attached sits in fro

Mid 19th century. The first, a wood Onna Daruma, an undercoat of black lacquer has been applied but with the face left clear, the upper half has the

Early 19th century. The eyes of the snake inlaid in black and those of the frog in red. With F. Meinertzhagen's colored drawing and card which...

The first, early 19th century, a wood temple bell, lacquered in relief with a butterfly and a snail, attachment by a silver chain attached the side

Mid 19th century. The first, a walrus ivory carving of a woman (Okame?) walking and carrying a huge mushroom on her back, the top of her garment ha

Early 19th century. The latter carrying a staff and a biwa, their robes are engraved with various patterns. The subject is a parody on the story of