FIVE WOOD ANIMAL NETSUKEEdo period (1615-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryAll unsigned unless otherwise stated; the first a recumbent deer, turning back,4cm (1 9/16in) long; the second a seated monkey clasping an oversized partially peeledmikan (orange), the eyes inlaid, signedMinko,3.3cm (1 5/16in) high; the third a stylised squat sparrow, its back carved with diaper patterns,3.7cm (1 7/16in) long; the fourth a seated monkey grasping a peach and branch,3.4cm (1 5/16in) high; the fifth ayama-inu (wild dog) biting into a skull, the eyes inlaid, signedIchibun,3.6cm (1 3/8in) long. (5).