Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century and Meiji era (1868-1912), late...

Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century and Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Comprising a pierced-carved study of a kirin holding a scepter; an Akasaka-school study of a rain dragon surrounding the Chinese character tora (tiger), signed Mitsutoshi; a bone study of an itinerant priest looking down as he leans on his staff; a seated monkey holding a peach; a cicada (5)
2 1/4in (5.7cm) high, the largest