The Helen & Jack Mang Collection of Netsuke

By Fusho, Mid 19th century. Somewhat reticulated. Signed on the reverse in a rectangular reserve, Fusho. 1 3/4in (4.5cm). Provenance: Sotheby'...

Mid/late 19th century. The first, ivory of a flying Tennin, her body curled backwards so that the feet form a circle. Signed Gensai. 1 1/2in (3.9cm

By Genko, Mid 19th century. Signed on the underside in an oval reserve, Genko. 1 1/4in (3.2cm).

Late 19th century. Signed on the underside, Satsuki to, or, Gogetsu to. 2 1/8in (5.4cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection. Purchased from R. Kosch

By Gyokushi, Early 19th century. Sitting cross-legged atop a taiko drum, smoking a pipe which is made of bone, his eyes are double-inlaid in antelo

The first, by Gyokusho, mid 20th century, ivory crane dancer. Signed, Gyokusho. 2 1/8in (5.3cm). The second, mid 19th century, wood of an octopus a

By Gyokutoshi. Mid 19th century. A grouping of eight (?) Shutendoji as priests clambering over a large conch shell. Signed on the underside between

Inscribed Gyokuzan, The first, mid 19th century, a wood Mongolian carrying a large cucumber, the whole encrusted with jewels. Inscribed on an inlai

Mid 19th century. The first, by Shuko Hidemitsu, a sparrow with upswept tail and gold lacquer featherwork. Signed on the underside of the tail, Hid

Attributed to Hizan. Mid 19th century. The grain of the bamboo is shown to great advantage as it radiates downward from the center of the nicely po

Attributed to Hodo. Mid 19th century. Depicting numerous demons including a bumbaku chagama and a one-eyed goblin both emanating from and surroundi

Inscribed Hoichi (Meikosai?), 19th century. Resting peacefully, his short tail curling around the left side, overall smoothly finished without hai

Mid 19th century. The first, an ivory manju depicting a Kokusempu Riki weilding axe. Signed on the reverse, Hoichi, plus kakihan. 1 3/8in (3.3cm)

Inscribed Hosho, Mid 19th century. Holding a nenchiko with the inscription reading "Hoga-cho" (a subscription list), gently worn and pat...

By Hozan. Mid 19th century. Sitting cross-legged in the process of cutting off his horn, he gazes at a mirror. Musculature is well defined as are h

Mid 19th century. The first, by Josetsu, an ivory nasubi with a smaller one attached to it, stained dark brown with streaks of the ivory left white.

Inscribed Juko, Mid 19th century. With antennae resting on shell, with foot reaching across the body. Signed on the underside in a rectangular rese

By Juzan, Early 19th century. Perched on clamshell with its foot caught in it, eyes inlaid in black. Signed on the underside in an irregular torpedo

By Juzan. Late 18th century. Three mushrooms with well-articulated gills, and stained a warm golden brown. The underside is carved with an intricate

The first, by Kametomo, late 18th century, a wood shishi squatting on a base. Signed on the underside, Kametomo. 1 1/4in (3.1cm). The second, group

Early/mid 19th century. The first, a preening duck with its head turned back, in black wood streaked with brown. Signed on the underside, Kazan. 7/8

By Kogetsu. Early 19th century. Seated with her long tail curled around the rear leg and passing under the body, the hair-work is deeply cut and tr

19th century. The first, wood simulating a tree stump, lacquered in gold and red takamakie with a crab, dragonfly, and reeds. Signed on the undersi

By Mitsuyoshi Kokei. (D1210) Mid 19th century. Large monkey straddling the side of a huge peach, while two smaller monkeys wrestle with each other

By Kokuzan. Early 19th century. Wrestling with the Demon Rokurokubi, well worn with a nice patina. Signed on the back, Kokuzan. 1 1/4in (3.2cm). Pro

Attributed to Komin I, Early 19th century. Beating on a mokugyo, with stick in right hand, the himotoshi are lined in ivory, the smaller one staine

Inscribed Kosai. Mid 19th century. The first, a group of medicine gourds, with 4-column inscription "Fukki (prosperity) Mubyo (no sickness) ...

By Kosen. Early 20th century. Ashinaga in the guise of an elderly Chinese with a wispy beard standing with his heavily carved dragon robe open at t

By Masaharu. 19th century. Standing and holding a bow in his left hand and a large arrow in his right. He wears a Tartar hat and his mouth is open,

By Masahiro. Mid 19th century. Coiled upon itself in a lifelike representation with the craggy skin of the reptile evidenced by the deep grooves cut

Late 18th century. With a monkey taking the place of Tenaga and being held upside down so that he can try to remove an octopus that has encircled A

Early 19th century. The seven Lucky gods nicely arranged and each shown with his or her attribute. Signed on the underside, Masanaga or Masayoshi. 2

Mid 19th century. The first, temple scene in a clamshell, has cloud patterns along the top and wave patterns along the bottom, inside are two templ

Attributed to Sawaki Rizo Masatoshi, Mid 19th century. Riding his horse through the waves as he makes his escape through the Hwang Ho river gorge.

By Masatomi, Early 19th century. Slaying the nue, kneeling on the beast holding it down with his left hand while wielding the sword with his right,

Attributed to Masatoshi(1781-1800). Late 18th century. Standing in full war-dress, his long halberd held down at his right side, his left hand stro

Inscribed Masatsugu, Mid 19th century. The first, ivory of a woman holding a boy on her right shoulder who points to a Chrysanthemum plant that she

Inscribed Masayuki. Mid 19th century. Standing with his legs together and with both hands holding a large tama on his right shoulder, the tama holl

Mid 19th century. The first, a young man standing next to an ox, his left hand holding a bridle that runs through the bovine's nose. Signed on...

Carrying Harlot of Benares on his back. Unsigned.2 5/8in (6.8cm). Provenance: Ex Barry Davies Oriental Art, London.

Attributed to Ryokoku, Late 18th century. Perched on rock, eyes inlaid in nacre, with a dark stain. Unsigned. The tail on this piece may have been

Attributed to Ryokoku, Late 18th century. Perched on rock. Unsigned. 1 3/4in (4.4cm).

Mid 19th century. In the clouds with his wind sack by his side, his hair blown back and his eyes inlaid in nacre with black pupils. The clouds are

Early 19th century. The first, by Sanko, a boxwood carving of a table, on top of which is Shoki's hat, underneath is an Oni wearing a tiger-sk...

By Sanzan. Mid 19th century. Holding a long trumpet to the top of which is knotted a sash that drapes across his front and is held by his right han

By Seiichi, Mid 19th century. Leaf with stalk, Ivory, worn and patinated. Signed on the underside in rounded rectangular reserve, Seiichi.2in (5.2c

By Shiba fu. Mid 19th century. A Tonkotsu cover in a very hard wood. The underside of the cover is a mask of Okame while the upper side appears to b

Early/mid 19th century. The first, a seated man trying to remove a giant bee from his shoulder. Signed on the back of his loin cloth in an oval res

By Shinsai. Mid 19th century. Standing wearing deerskin headdress with antlers, holding a sheathed sword and large egg, probably represents Enshi w

Early 19th century. In the Kawazu throw. Signed on the back side on the waist band of the loin cloth, Shomei(?). 1 3/4in (4.4cm).