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Lot 086 - Trio of Carved Bone Netsuke-Style "Sanzaru" Three Wise Monkeys Pendants, Mizaru (See no Evil), Kikazaru (Hear no Evil), and Iwazaru (Speak no Evil), Strung on Cord, 1" H each
Lot 086 - Trio of Carved Bone Netsuke-Style "Sanzaru" Three Wise Monkeys Pendants, Mizaru (See no Evil), Kikazaru (Hear no Evil), and Iwazaru (Speak no Evil), Strung on Cord, 1" H each
A trio of carved bone netsuke-style pendants depicting the Sanzaru, or three wise monkeys — Mizaru (see no evil), Kikazaru (hear no evil), and Iwazaru (speak no evil) — each shown in a seated pose with hands covering eyes, ears, and mouth respectively. Each figure is individually carved with incised detail on the face and body, with inset black dot eyes. Each piece has a cord hole and the three are currently strung together on a twisted white cord.
The bone has aged to a warm cream and tan tone with darker staining in the recessed areas. Minor surface wear is present on each figure consistent with age and handling.
Dimensions: 1" H
Dimensions for this lot are estimated and not exact.