The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

Mid 19th century. The first, in leather, a manju of the bottom of a hollowed out ten lobed pumpkin, the cord attachment by a wooden peg in the cent

The first, a mid 19th century, a rhino horn seal in the shape of a sake bottle, when pulled apart the upper section with a carved seal and a lower

Early 19th century. The elongated mouth open and the features carved in high relief, the eyes are inlaid in silver with brass pupils and the back of

The first, mid 19th century, in coral, Ebisu holding up a large fish and, on the reverse Daikoku with his mallet. 1 5/8in (4.1cm). The second, mid

The first, early 19th century, a model of a Portuguese matchlock firearm fashioned in iron with details in brass, the stock and sides are lacquered

The first, early 19th century, an umimatsu mingei example of a dried fish. 3 3/4in (9.7cm). The second, mid 19th century, a horn head of a dried sa

Early 19th century. That has been adapted for use as a netsuke. 2 3/8in (6.1cm). Provenance: Purchased at Rittershofer auction in Berlin, Germany, O

The first, mid 19th century, in porcelain, Daikoku with mallet raised. 1 1/2in (3.9cm). The second, 19/20th century, in ivory, two Karako. 1in (2.

The first, early 19th century, in ivory, a woodchopper sleeping on a log with an axe in his left hand. 1 3/8in (3.5cm). The second, late 18th centu

The first, late 19th century, an ivory bust of a man wearing a top-knot. 2in (5.1cm). The second, mid 19th century, an ivory netsuke of a clasp or