The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

By Toyosai Masachika, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The pair fighting with the octopus having gotten the upper hand judging from the

Attributed to Kikugawa, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, square form executed in cavo-relievo work of an Onna Daruma, the re

Attributed to Ichijo Hakuunsai II, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The muscular boy sitting cross-legged wearing a loin-cloth and hold

Attributed to Kitaro Hakuunsai III, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Nobleman on horseback and three attendants who walk beside him, on

Kikugawa family, possibly Toun, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Sits with her left knee raised as she intently cuts a toenail on her l

By Kogyokusai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Using a lotus leaf as a cloak, the veins on the lotus leaf are raised and the eyes are

Ryukei 2nd (D2106), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Black, gold and brown lacquer on the back, the claws made of unglazed dark brown p

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, school of Ryukei 2nd, wood of a seated oni contemplating a Jurojin mask that he holds out at

By Kimura Ryumin 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. A large and boldly-incised manju of a tiger amid pine trees and rocks. Signed, R

By Kimura Ryumin 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, a marine ivory reticulated gourd, the veins etched onto the leaves an

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 1st, Tokyo, Early 19th century. , Early 19th century. Holding the struggling tiger with one hand, his other with clenched f

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. stabbing the cloak of Wu Shan to avenge his master, his teeth are bared i

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 1st, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Sitting on the back of the Dragon, playing a one-stringed koto while the

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Affectionately grasping the nose of a Tengu mask. The hems of his robe, the hair surrounding his top

By Chikuyosai Tomochika 2nd, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Raking through a pile of gold coins with a dog by his side. Signed on the

Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. The first, ivory depicting Oni carrying barrel on back. The Tomoye on both ends of the drum and the bo

By Sogyokusai Fuboku, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Playing a koto on her lap while sitting on the back of a Dragon. Signed in a rai

By Tomotane Kinryusai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. On horseback riding over the waves as he makes his escape through the Hwang Ho

By Tomotane Kinryusai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Returning his lost shoe to Kosekiko (Hwang She Kung) who stands on a nearby roc

By Meikeisai Hojitsu, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. Riding a hobby-horse, his right foot raised and the wheel of the horse protruding from under the rear