Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th to early 20th century Comprising: a seated oni (demon) seated with a tokkuri (sake flask) and a choko (sake cup), unsigned, 4cm (1½in) high; the second a sarumawashi (monkey trainer) seated and beating a drum as the monkey performs beside him, signed Muneari/Sojun, 5.1cm (2in) high; the third an itinerant street performer, standing with one foot over a drum, wearing a Hyotokko mask and carrying a second oni mask over his shoulder, signed Ikkosai on the base, the fourth a procession of six frogs, dancing in a row behind each other, using lotuses as musical instruments, signed Shozan/Masayama, 4.2cm x 12.2cm (1 5/8in x 4¾in); with a separate wood stand. (5).