Three wise monkeys
Three wise monkeys
Germany, Idar-Oberstein
20th century
Schmitt Christoph
Obsidian, jasper; carving, polishing
Length 19.5 cm
Monogram signature engraved on the bottom side
Black Obsidian Carving of "The three wise monkeys" embodying the proverbial principle to "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil". The carving is fine and realistic lapidary interpretation of this maxim. “The three wise monkeys” are occasionally called "the three mystic apes", on a removable South African red jasper base.
Инв.6200/ДПИ