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SCULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. SILVER PLATED ZAMAK.


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
Second half of XX Century
 Material:
Silver plated Zamak
 Measures:
5 x 9 x 4,1 cm
 Weight:
160 gr.
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: G1.C.ART.ESC.MET.OTR_3859_Monos3Plateado

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Description:
- Trio of the wise monkeys, made of silver plated zamak.
- It is a medium size sculpture of the famous three wise monkeys or three mystic monkeys.
- Of Japanese origin, they signify not seeing, not hearing and not speaking.
- They are well made, but not very detailed.
- On the back, the two monkeys at the ends have one of their arms resting on the central monkey, which is very curious.
- They have no support base, and are hollow.
- They were probably made by casting with a mould, and the detail of the mould joint can be seen on the sides.
- No distinctive markings, marks or contrasts have been found that could provide information on where they were made, the maker,s details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The sculpture is in a good state of conservation.
- It retains a nice period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scratches, due to age.
- The object shows the wear and tear typical of it,s age.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector,s item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed description of the object.
- The information given here are personal opinions and are not verified.


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Era Meiji 246.00PDF
Cerámica japonesa Satsuma 302.00PDF
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3859 - SCULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. SILVER PLATED ZAMAK.
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