No. 99578655

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Memento Mori Carved Statue “Three Wise Skulls”  in Black Obsidian Skull - Skull - 30 mm - 32 mm - 90 mm
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€ 16
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Memento Mori Carved Statue “Three Wise Skulls” in Black Obsidian Skull - Skull - 30 mm - 32 mm - 90 mm

carved statue of three stacked skulls, each covering a different part of their face in the classic “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” pose. The top skull covers its mouth, the middle one covers its ears, and the bottom one covers its eyes. This motif is an ancient and widely recognized symbol representing a principle of wise living by avoiding evil actions, words, and thoughts. Dimensions 90 x 30 x 32 mm Weight 81 Gr The concept of the three wise monkeys originates from Eastern philosophy, particularly from Japan, where they are known as:     •    Mizaru — covers his eyes: “See no evil”     •    Kikazaru — covers his ears: “Hear no evil”     •    Iwazaru — covers his mouth: “Speak no evil” Perfect state of conservation

No. 99578655

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Memento Mori Carved Statue “Three Wise Skulls”  in Black Obsidian Skull - Skull - 30 mm - 32 mm - 90 mm

Memento Mori Carved Statue “Three Wise Skulls” in Black Obsidian Skull - Skull - 30 mm - 32 mm - 90 mm

carved statue of three stacked skulls, each covering a different part of their face in the classic “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” pose. The top skull covers its mouth, the middle one covers its ears, and the bottom one covers its eyes. This motif is an ancient and widely recognized symbol representing a principle of wise living by avoiding evil actions, words, and thoughts.
Dimensions 90 x 30 x 32 mm
Weight 81 Gr
The concept of the three wise monkeys originates from Eastern philosophy, particularly from Japan, where they are known as:
    •    Mizaru — covers his eyes: “See no evil”
    •    Kikazaru — covers his ears: “Hear no evil”
    •    Iwazaru — covers his mouth: “Speak no evil”
Perfect state of conservation

Final bid
€ 16
Jonas Rathaj
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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