The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

The first, late 18th century, a Chinese sage, curved and possibly carved from a hippo tooth. 2 1/2in (6.4cm). The second, early 19th century, marin

Early 19th century. Leaning against a rock face, he holds with both hands his staff to which is attached a gourd that probably indicates he is Chok

19th century. The first, an oni in the guise of a flying tennin, his lower extremity tapering to a curl that meets with his robes that flow over his

Late 18th century Holding a large lotus stem and Pod to his right shoulder, inside of which sits a replica of his Spirit, lightly worn with a good

Early 19th century. Oni sheltering himself from the New Year's beans by holding a torn kasa over his back. His eyes double-inlaid in pale horn...

Mid 18th century. Seated atop the shishi, with a gourd. Unsigned. There is a nearly identical piece, also unsigned, in the Behrens Collection, No.

The first, early 19th century, an Oni wailing in anguish as he attempts to retrieve the arm of the Rashomon demon, eyes inlaid in black, body hair

The first, mid 18th century, a wood carving of Oni crouching over the arm of the Rashomon Demon and sobbing uncontrollably, the claws of the demon...

Early/mid 19th century. The first, a monk-like stocky figure with bald pate but long locks seated on a plinth with a small animal(tiger?) lying at

The first, late 18th century. Soken Kisho style figure of Futen, his wind sack held over his head, standing on an Oni, some gesso and magenta-color