The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

The first, mid 19th century, ared lacquered Uchiwa with a separate handle that contains a short knife. 3in (7.7cm). The second, mid 19th century, i

Masamitsu, c.1850. The stock of cherry, the barrel in brass with a hexagonal end to the muzzle, the finishings are steel (?) and silver. The barrel

Attributed to Ichiya, Mid 19th century. with hinged covers, the clasps secured by eight-petal flowers. 1 3/8in (3.4cm). Unsigned. A similar functio

Mid 19th century. The first, bronze ash tray in the form of a kabuto, details have been added in silver. 7/8in (2.3cm). The second, in shakudo wit

Mid 19th century. The first, a stirrup in copper lined with leather, a design of four different mon applied in sentoku, principle being one of a Ho-

Mid 19th century. The first, in sentoku, a miniature writing box an incised design of trees and an overlay gilt design of an Ox and a Man. 1 3/8in

Early/mid 19th century. The first, in brass and steel, a combination Hidokei and Hobari, the hinged brass case is engraved with a design of vines a

Mid/late 19th century. The first, a solid brass mask of Ebisu, attachment by a small cross-bar on the back. 1in (2.6cm). The fourth, a late 19th ce

The first, mid 19th century, a reticulated basket,or insect cage, one end with a stopper in the form of a rat. 1 3/4in (4.5cm). The second, mid 19t

The first, 18/19th century cast, an octopus dancing on the Waves, with irregular shaped base bearing a seal with red ink. 1 3/4in (4.6cm). The seco