Description:
- Trio of the wise monkeys, made of bone on a wooden base.
- These are three medium sized sculptures of the famous three wise monkeys or three mystic monkeys.
- Of Japanese origin, they signify not seeing, not hearing and not speaking.
- They are very well crafted, made in great detail.
- Each one of them has a dark-coloured wooden base.
- The wooden bases are different from each other, so they are handmade. It could be ebony, but we are not sure.
- All three monkeys are handmade, with a lot of detail.
- This is a very curious trio of monkeys, different from all the others.
- The above measurements are for the monkeys. The base has the following measurements: diameter 6 cm and height 1,7 cm.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.
Conservation and Damage:
- The sculptures are in a good state of conservation.
- They retain a beautiful period patina.
- There are 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 data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
3928 - SCULPTURES THREE WISE MONKEYS. BONE.