Description:
- Trio of the wise monkeys, made of copper-plated zamak.
- It is a sculpture of medium-small size, 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, with outstanding detail.
- They are hollow and stand on a base.
- They are probably made by casting with a mould, and on the sides you can see the detail of the mould joint.
- We have detected that several of the figures we have have have the same execution, so we deduce that they all belong to the same author.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information about the place where it was 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 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 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.
4015 - SCULPTURE THREE WISE MONKEYS. COPPER PLATED ZAMAK. POSSIBLE PEETHOE.