Japan Antique Monkeys Bronze Set Three See, Hear, Speak No Evil Meiji
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apanese antique monkeys bronze set three: See, Hear and Speak No Evil, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Signed Katsu Iwase with original collector signed wooden box tomobako
Here’s a wonderful set of three signed hand cast bronze monkeys which we recently acquired from an old time Kyoto collector. 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: ?? sanbiki no saru, literally “three monkeys”), sometimes called the three mystic apes] are a pictorial maxim. Together they embody the proverbial principle “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”. The three monkeys are Mizaru, covering his eyes, who sees no evil; Kikazaru, covering his ears, who hears no evil; and Iwazaru, covering his mouth, who speaks no evil. There are various meanings ascribed to the monkeys and the proverb including associations with being of good mind, speech and action. In the Western world the phrase is often used to refer to those who deal with impropriety by turning a blind eye.
Each antique Japanese solid cast bronze monkey is uniquely cast in a playful gesture, and feature finely cast hair, eyes, mouths, arms and legs
One is signed on bottom.
Period: Meiji period, 1868-1912
Quality: Fine condition. They are a wonderful collection that only world class Japanese designers can create and execute.
Dimensions: each 4 inches tall and 3 inches width
Only one set available.
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