Lot 274 , A set of Japanese bronze okimono of the three wise monkeys, Meiji period, H. 15.5cm - 17cm (3), only Mizaru signed

A set of Japanese bronze okimono of the three wise monkeys, Meiji period, Mizaru, covering his eyes, who sees no evil, with two character signature; Kikazaru, covering his ears, who hears no evil; and Iwazaru, covering his mouth, who speaks no evil, H. 15.5cm - 17cm (3), only Mizaru signed
Estimate £600-800

All of the figures have some occasional minor paint splatter to them, the signed figure has a groove to the underneath possibly where they have ground off an imperfection to the base and all of the figures have some wear to the base consistent with age and use otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £700