The three wise monkeys (sambiki saru) - saishiki (painted wood) - Japan - 19th century (Edo period)

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A 19th‑century Edo period netsuke from Japan, in saishiki painted wood, titled 'the three wise monkeys' (sambiki saru), showing the monkeys covering mouth, eyes or ears, with a vertical himotoshi through the middle, partially gilded on the underside in a chrysanthemum shape, heavily used with worn paint, provenance Veilinghuis, authenticity Original/officiel, sold without a stand.

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The three wise monkeys sit huddled together with their legs crossed. They cover their mouths, eyes, or ears. The himotoshi hole is cut vertically through the middle. Partially gilded on the underside in a chrysanthemum shape. The netsuke has been very well used, and as a result the paint is partly worn away.

The three wise monkeys sit huddled together with their legs crossed. They cover their mouths, eyes, or ears. The himotoshi hole is cut vertically through the middle. Partially gilded on the underside in a chrysanthemum shape. The netsuke has been very well used, and as a result the paint is partly worn away.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
19th century (Edo period)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
saishiki (painted wood)
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
The three wise monkeys (sambiki saru)
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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