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Vintage - Speak No Evil ONLY (of "THREE WISE MONKEYS") Made Japan - $5 (Clifton Park, NY)
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Approx Size: 1/4"W x 1"H x 7/8"D
* CARVED SOAPSTONE*
Another item from the decades of collectibles in our family trunk!
Carved from soapstone this monkey are an interesting reminder of a virtues we should aspire to exhibit!
Selling ONLY "SPEAK NO EVIL"...
History: The Three Wise Monkeys, a Japanese pictorial maxim, represent the principle of "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil," symbolized by monkeys covering their eyes, ears, and mouths, respectively. They are often interpreted as a symbol of prudence, avoiding negative behaviors, and maintaining a virtuous life.
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