Five porcelain netsuke

Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century

Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first a boy lying on his stomach, with raised legs, his head movable on a hinge, 8.2cm (3¼in) wide; the second a piebald cat lying asleep and wearing a knotted collar, 4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide; the third double gourd form, painted in underglaze blue with birds and flowers, 4.8cm (1 7/8in) high; and two recumbent dogs, painted in iron red and gilding, 4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide each; all unsigned. (5).