The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

By Nagamachi Shuzan, Osaka, , Early/Mid 19th century. The first, a nobleman playing football. Signed on the right rear in oval reserve, Shuzan. the

By Nagamachi Shuzan, Osaka, The first, early 19th century, Shoki standing and holding his sword in his right hand and suspending an Oni by the hands

By Masayuki Isshinsai, Osaka, , Mid 19th century. The flat side has a geisha and her attendant, both with walking sticks, in relief carving. The re

By Kiyu Chikusai, Osaka, , Mid 19th century. Signed on the underside without reserve, Chikusai. 1 5/8in (4.1cm). Provenance: Purchased at Toraya, To

Attributed to Mondo (1857-1917), Osaka, , Early 20th century. Standing as the dragon climbs on his shoulder. Wearing polychrome decorated robes and

By Yoshinaga and Yoshinaga School, Kyoto, , 2nd half 18th century. The first, by Yoshinaga, a rice peddler standing with his sack of rice flung over

By Yoshimasa, Kyoto, , Late 18th century. Balancing on one foot struggling with a kasa in the face of a strong wind. Signed in a polished oval res

Kyoto, , Late 18th century. Rising up in a vapor cloud and bending at the top with its head turned, the eyes are inlaid in black, ivory of good colo

By Unshodo, Kyoto, , Late 18th century. Standing slightly bent and holds his unsheathed sword at his side with his right hand while his left crosse

By Tomotada, Kyoto, , Late 18th century. Eating a haunch of venison. The eyes inlaid in ivory with black pupils, the rib cage well defined and dark