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What do the three wise monkeys mean?
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The three wise monkeys represent the idea that a person should see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. This imagery comes from a Japanese saying and grew in popularity during the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of art and decorative objects depicting the three wise monkeys.
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Three Wise Monkeys Leather Sculptures
Located in Savannah, GA
A vintage group of leather wrapped figural sculptures depicting the three wise monkeys
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
$3,400 / set
"Three Wise Monkeys for Harry" By Kelly Houghton
By Kelly Houghton
Located in Denver, CO
Three Wise Monkeys for Harry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$63 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Buccellati Italy Silver Sculpture of the Three Wise Monkeys
By Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Buccellati Italy Silver Sculpture of the Three Wise Monkeys
A remarkable Buccellati sterling
Category
20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Rare Buccellati Italy Silver Sculpture of the Three Wise Monkeys
By Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
Rare Buccellati Italy Silver Sculpture of the Three Wise Monkeys
A remarkable Buccellati sterling
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-Carved Three Wise Monkey Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our three wise monkey cameo cufflinks made in sterling silver. The cameos are made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
