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What do the three wise monkeys mean?
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The three wise monkeys represent the idea that a person should see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. This imagery comes from a Japanese saying and grew in popularity during the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of art and decorative objects depicting the three wise monkeys.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage group of leather wrapped figural sculptures depicting the three wise monkeys
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
$3,400 / set
"Three Wise Monkeys for Harry" By Kelly Houghton
By Kelly Houghton
Located in Denver, CO
Three Wise Monkeys for Harry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$63 Sale Price
20% Off
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver three wise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Hand-Carved Stone “Three Wise Monkeys” Sculpture Set in Chinese Bluestone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A minimalist interpretation of the timeless “Three Wise Monkeys” motif, see no evil, hear no evil
Category
2010s East Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Max Le Verrier French Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche, Three Wise Monkeys, 1930s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
of the Three Wise Monkeys. The rectangular tray presents a finely modeled trio—see no evil, hear no
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
$823 Sale Price
20% Off