The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

The first, late 18th century, a Bugaku Mask of the korobase type representing the fanciful head of a bird, bar attachment at the back. 1 7/8in (4.9

Early 19th century. Embraced, the octopus tentacles completely encircle divers body and legs, her right hand is embedded in the pulpy head of the a

Early 19th century. Reclining with an octopus, stretched out full length in a "doctor's doll" pose and resting partially on a barnac...

Early 19th century. Reclining and supporting his head with his hand. A mask (possibly of Buaku) is resting against him at the waist. Unsigned. 3 1/

Early 19th century. Tying his fundoshi (loin cloth) after a bath, he holds one end under his chin while trying to secure the other around his waist

The first, late 18th century, an ivory figure of a Doctor's Doll, the woman reclining on her side and wearing only a sarong from her waist dow...

Mid 19th century. The first, an ivory young boy who has just finished his bath, he stands with a fundoshi draped around his shoulders and a slight

Mid 19th century. The first, a miniature ivory yatate, completely reticulated with ryusa style carving of gourds and vines, the cap for the ink-wel

The first, late 19th century, a wood sambaso dancer balancing on one foot. 2 1/8in (5.2cm). The second, early 19th century, an ivory yakuza, in a s

Late 18th century. Lying discarded with a rusty buckle, the coins are two sendai and a kwanei of recognizable type, the lacquer producing a remarka