Description:
- Trio of the wise monkeys, made of porcelain and painted black.
- This is a large sculpture of the famous three wise monkeys or three mystic monkeys.
- Of Japanese origin, they signify not seeing, not hearing and not speaking.
- They have no signatures or contrasts of any kind. There is a hole at the base.
- The monkeys are painted black, and made with good workmanship and attention to detail.
- They have no support base and are hollow.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has 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 preservation.
- It retains a nice period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scuffs. There is a bump on the base.
- The object shows the wear and tear 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 the same as 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 data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
4134 - SCULPTURE THREE BIG WISE MONKEYS. S.XX.