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Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures
Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures

Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures

Located in Savannah, GA

A vintage group of leather wrapped figural sculptures depicting the three wise monkeys. Approximately 11 ½ inches wide by 13 ½ inches deep by 16 inches tall

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Glass

Asian “Three Wise Monkeys” in Carved Wood
Asian “Three Wise Monkeys” in Carved Wood

Asian “Three Wise Monkeys” in Carved Wood

Located in San Francisco, CA

These three hand-carved figures depict the globally recognized Three Wise Monkeys, an ancient cultural motif that symbolizes the principle of shielding oneself from bad thoughts, act...

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks

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 monkeys cufflinks . These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding in easy use and co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Hand-Carved Stone “Three Wise Monkeys” Sculpture Set in Chinese Bluestone
Hand-Carved Stone “Three Wise Monkeys” Sculpture Set in Chinese Bluestone

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, speak no evil, hand-carved from dense Chinese bluestone.

Category

2010s East Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

18k Yellow Gold Van Cleef Arpels Three Wise Monkeys Brooch w/ Carnelian, Dyed Ch
18k Yellow Gold Van Cleef Arpels Three Wise Monkeys Brooch w/ Carnelian, Dyed Ch

18k Yellow Gold Van Cleef Arpels Three Wise Monkeys Brooch w/ Carnelian, Dyed Ch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Weight: 20.2 grams Dimensions: 43 mm x 37 mm Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style/Design: This highly collectible brooch depicts the famous "hear no evil, see no evil, sp...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wisdom Set of Sculptures
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By Albino Miranda

Located in Barcelos, PT

Inspired by the Japanese proverb "The Three Wise Monkeys". Its structure is made of resin reinforced with fiberglass in exclusive finish "Lead" color and its base is finished in "Vol...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5
Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Wooden carved three wise monkeys at the entrance of Toshogu shrine in Nikko Japan advice everyone entering the shrine: "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue Green by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue Green by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue Green by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Wooden carved three wise monkeys at the entrance of Toshogu shrine in Nikko Japan advice everyone entering the shrine: "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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A.Jeschel Three wise monkeys bracelet
A.Jeschel Three wise monkeys bracelet

A.Jeschel Three wise monkeys bracelet

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

One-of-a-Kind Three wise monkeys, based on an ancient Japanese proverb “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil “ popularized in the 17th century are carved into a colorful ox bone...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Danish Wooden Sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’
Danish Wooden Sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’

Danish Wooden Sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Danish Wooden Sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Wooden sculpture of ‘The Three Wise Monkeys’, a symbol of oriental origin that conveys the philosophy of ‘I don't see, I don't hear, I don't speak’.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18k Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm Pendant with Jade Cabochon Accent
18k Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm Pendant with Jade Cabochon Accent

18k Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm Pendant with Jade Cabochon Accent

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous, Unique "Three Wise Monkeys" (Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil) Pendant Features Jade Cabochon Accent Length of Pendant (Including Bail) = 35 mm Width of Pendant = 1...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter
Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter

Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter

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H 0.75 in W 16 in D 11 in

Taisho Period Kamakura-Bori Lacquered Platter

Located in Stockbridge, MA

The red and black and platter depicts the three wise monkeys. Mizaru, covering his eyes, sees no evil; Kikazaru, covers his ears, hears no evil; and Iwazaru, covering his mouth, spea...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Seeing, Speaking, Hearing no Evil - Three Supermodels, Fine Art Photography 1989
Seeing, Speaking, Hearing no Evil - Three Supermodels, Fine Art Photography 1989

Seeing, Speaking, Hearing no Evil - Three Supermodels, Fine Art Photography 1989

By Roxanne Lowit

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic photograph of Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, and Christy Turlington is her signature piece and perfectly encapsulates the supermodel glamour of a bygone era. It depic...

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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture

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H 11 in W 16.8 in D 5.2 in

Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture. “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”.

Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks

Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks

By Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Rhodium plated Sterling Silver three wise monkeys cufflinks. Marked "JONA 925".

Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s

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

Three Wise Monkeys Bronze and Glass Table
Three Wise Monkeys Bronze and Glass Table

Three Wise Monkeys Bronze and Glass Table

Located in Kingston, NY

Midcentury bronze monkey based table with glass top. The table depicts the three wise monkeys embodying the proverbial principle "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil".

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys "No Evil" Charm #23273
14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys "No Evil" Charm #23273

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys "No Evil" Charm #23273

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys- This 14 karat yellow gold Three Wise Monkeys charm captures the classic “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” motif, a playful yet mean...

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1980s Wooden Handcarved Set of the "Three Wise Monkeys" Plus a Fourth One
1980s Wooden Handcarved Set of the "Three Wise Monkeys" Plus a Fourth One

1980s Wooden Handcarved Set of the "Three Wise Monkeys" Plus a Fourth One

Located in Marbella, ES

Hand carved in wood set composed by the "three wise monkeys" plus a fourth one. hand carved in wood, these sculptures represent a Japanise pictorial principle that represents the p...

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Three Wise Monkeys Bronze Sculptures “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”
Three Wise Monkeys Bronze Sculptures “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”

Three Wise Monkeys Bronze Sculptures “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”

Located in London, GB

This set of bronze monkey sculptures depicts the classic motif of the "Three Wise Monkeys" — See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil.

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver & Enamel Box Three Wise Monkeys Komyo, Uyeda
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver & Enamel Box Three Wise Monkeys Komyo, Uyeda

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver & Enamel Box Three Wise Monkeys Komyo, Uyeda

By K. Uyeda

Located in Newark, England

The Silver box of rectangular form with rounded corners features the Three Wise Monkeys to the front, see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria
Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria

Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

They are made of polished solid brass and displaying the three wise monkeys - embodying the proverbial principle "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil".

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s
Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s

Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s

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H 4.73 in D 0.79 in L 7.49 in

Vintage Japanese Leather Handbag, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Bone fastener representing the three wise monkeys. Silk interior. Japanese work from the 1920s/1930s.

Category

1930s Clutches

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17499
14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17499

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17499

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm Japanese proverbial figures known as the "Three Wise Monkeys" charm in 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K Weight: 1.97 d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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Japan Antique Monkeys Bronze Set Three See, Hear, Speak No Evil Meiji
Japan Antique Monkeys Bronze Set Three See, Hear, Speak No Evil Meiji

Japan Antique Monkeys Bronze Set Three See, Hear, Speak No Evil Meiji

Located in South Burlington, VT

This collection is a beautiful and are unique accents to your favorite indoor space- genuine signed treasures from Japan! History of monkeys: The three wise monkeys (Japanese: ?? s...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys
Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys

Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys

By Buccellati

Located in Long Island City, NY

Buccellati Italy, A Set of Three Silver Models of The Wise Monkeys: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil by Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century Each seated, realistically dep...

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20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Pendant ""See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil!""

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks

Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks

By Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver three wise monkeys cufflinks with toggle back. Marked JONA 925.

Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Three Wise Monkeys Vintage Small Metal Figure, circa 1950
Three Wise Monkeys Vintage Small Metal Figure, circa 1950

Three Wise Monkeys Vintage Small Metal Figure, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Vintage metal figure of the traditional three wise monkeys representation. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Three Wise Monkeys 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Three Wise Monkeys 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Three Wise Monkeys 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a pierced cylinder depicting the three wise monkeys in the traditional poses for ‘see no evil’ ‘hear no evil’ and ‘speak no ev...

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm / Pendant
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm / Pendant

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys Charm / Pendant

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 10 karat yellow gold three wise monkeys charm / pendant. This pendant features three monkeys with one covering their ears, one covering their mouth and another covering the...

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Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

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Vintage Three Wise Monkeys Figure, Japanese, Ornament, Art Deco, See No Evil
Vintage Three Wise Monkeys Figure, Japanese, Ornament, Art Deco, See No Evil

Vintage Three Wise Monkeys Figure, Japanese, Ornament, Art Deco, See No Evil

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage three wise monkeys figure. A Japanese, bone and elm ornament, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Three Wise Monkeys Cufflinks

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 monkeys cufflinks with toggle back. Marked JONA 925.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

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Silver and Marble Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture
Silver and Marble Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture

Silver and Marble Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture

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H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in

Silver and Marble Three Wise Monkeys Sculpture

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage sterling silver clad statue depicting the three mystic apes Mizaru who sees no evil, Kikazaru who hears no evil, and Iwazaru who speaks no evil. The finely detailed See no ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble, Silver

Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche by Max Le Verrier, Three Wise Monkeys, France, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche by Max Le Verrier, Three Wise Monkeys, France, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche by Max Le Verrier, Three Wise Monkeys, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

A French Art Deco bronze vide-poche by Max Le Verrier, cast in relief with the Japanese motif of the Three Wise Monkeys and titled "Le secret du bonheur," circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative, very heavy sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, we think it's pewter. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and w...

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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Pewter

"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. You...

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"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. Yo...

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"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

"Three Wise Monkeys" Bronze Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. Yo...

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Materials

Bronze

Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Three Wise Monkeys Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely sculpture, displaying three monkeys, made of brass, from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller in Austria. In very good condition. We offer other Wa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia
Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia

Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two decorative sculpture statue miniatures. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, i believe one made of bronze the other made of brass. Found at ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia
Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia

Set of Two "Three Wise Monkeys" Miniature Figurines Statues, Vintage Asia

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two decorative sculpture statue miniatures. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made prob...

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

18K Yellow Gold Three Monkeys Turquoise Charm Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Three Monkeys Turquoise Charm Pendant

18K Yellow Gold Three Monkeys Turquoise Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the three wise monkeys covering their eyes, ears and mouth, symbolising the mantra ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’.

Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria
Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria

Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

They are made of polished solid brass and displaying the three wise monkeys - embodying the proverbial principle "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil".

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanese antique: Three monkeys from the Edo period / 19th century / "San-en"
Japanese antique: Three monkeys from the Edo period / 19th century / "San-en"

Japanese antique: Three monkeys from the Edo period / 19th century / "San-en"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The most famous example of the Three Wise Monkeys in Japan is the "Three Wise Monkeys" carved into the sacred stables of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a World Heritage Site.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Statues

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three monkeys' 1920s Taisho
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three monkeys' 1920s Taisho

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Three monkeys' 1920s Taisho

Located in Paris, FR

Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger container in which to store personal belongings, such as pip...

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Materials

Wood

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17497
14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17497

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17497

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm Japanese proverbial figures known as the "Three Wise Monkeys" charm in 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K Weight: 2.83 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Keith Haring Act Up mailer 1989 (Keith Haring activist)
Keith Haring Act Up mailer 1989 (Keith Haring activist)

Keith Haring Act Up mailer 1989 (Keith Haring activist)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Haring's imagery in part references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing".

Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Offset

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Highly Detailed Walking Cane With Monkeys In a Bamboo Forest
JAPAN 1880 Meiji Highly Detailed Walking Cane With Monkeys In a Bamboo Forest

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Highly Detailed Walking Cane With Monkeys In a Bamboo Forest

Located in Miami, FL

They are also associated with wisdom and avoidance of evil, as embodied by the famous Three Wise Monkeys. Beyond these positive associations, monkeys can also be portrayed as trickst...

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring ACT UP)
Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring ACT UP)

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989 (Keith Haring ACT UP)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Haring's imagery here references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing".

Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989
Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989

Keith Haring Ignorance = Fear, 1989

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Haring's imagery here references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing".

Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys
Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys

Buccellati Italy, a Set of Three Silver Models of the Wise Monkeys

By Buccellati

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Buccellati Italy, a set of three silver models of the wise monkeys: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil by Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century Each seated, realistically...

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)
Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)

Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Haring's imagery in part references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing".

Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Offset

Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)
Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)

Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Haring's imagery in part references the 'three wise monkeys' that, "see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing".

Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Offset

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By Betony Vernon

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Located in North Miami, FL

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The Watchful Monkey: Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Carving of a Monkey

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Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Wood Figure of a Monkey: A finely carved Japanese wood netsuke depicting a seated monkey holding a peach, often attributed to the Edo (1615–1868)...

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The origin of the three wise monkeys comes from a Japanese saying that translates to "speak no evil, see no evil and hear no evil." A carving over the door of the Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō, Japan, produced during the 17th century is one of the earliest known visual representations of the concept. On 1stDibs, find a selection of art and decorative objects depicting the three wise monkeys.
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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.