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Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures

$495
£374.59
€432.02
CA$691.23
A$774.40
CHF 403.08
MX$9,430.76
NOK 5,134.66
SEK 4,835.40
DKK 3,224.95
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A group of three early 20th Century well crafted wood Monkey figures in the classic poses of See No Evil, Speak No Evil and Hear No Evil. Timeworn and smooth feeling in the hand, each figure has meticulously carved incising representing fur and dark glass eyes (Monkey representing Speak No Evil has a missing eye). Each Monkey with extended and hooked arm and leg used to link the three for hanging however a loss to the See No Evil figure's leg makes hanging tenuous. with the age, losses and wear the figures have taken on the air of Scholar's Objects to be handled and displayed. Dimensions below are for each Monkey figure. Dimensions:7.25: high by 2.25" deep by 2.25" wide. Condition: Please see detail photos. As mentioned above, there are various signs of age including one missing glass eye, loss to the See No Evil Monkey's foot now age softened, and an old repair to the hand of the Hear No Evil Monkey all mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is quintessentially authentic Japanese.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There is an old repair to the Hear No Evil Monkey's hand. 475. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1755243617642

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