{"product_id":"art-deco-1920-sculpted-monkey-in-black-ebony","title":"ART-DECO 1920 Wise Speak No Evil Seated Monkey Sculpted In Black Ebony Wood","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWise Speak No Evil\u003c\/em\u003e Seated Monkey Sculpted in Black Ebony Wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThis is a great antique sculpture of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWise Speak No Evil\u003c\/em\u003e Seated Monkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ecreated in the northern Europe region, back in the turn of 20th century. Most probably from Belgium, during the colonial period of the Belgian Congo, circa 1890-1920. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe carving depicts the seated figure of a monkey \u003cspan\u003ecovering his mouth with his right hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eIt was masterfully hand-carved with great proportions in ebony wood, the eyes accented in white and showing original antique patina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe unusual sculpture is mount in a rectangular base from the same period. Have a gorgeous eye appeal, with nice antique patina and display very well. As a piece of European art is a unique opportunity to own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe \"\u003cstrong\u003eWise Speak No Evil\u003c\/strong\u003e\" seated monkey (known as Iwazaru) is part of a 17th-century Japanese trio (with Mizaru and Kikazaru) symbolizing the principle of not dwelling on, speaking about, or engaging in evil to maintain personal purity. It represents the importance of using positive, ethical speech and avoiding gossip or negative words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eEuropean, Belgian, Belgian Congo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Early 20th century, 1900-1920.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Carved Ebony wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: About 40 pounds, (18.20 Kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: H. 615 mm by L. 318 mm by D. 267 mm (24.2 x 12.5 x 10.5 Inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe overall condition of this wood sculpture of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWise Speak No Evil\u003c\/em\u003e Seated Monkey\u003c\/strong\u003e is very good to excellent. There are small little restorations (don't detract) as pictured and the overall condition is stable. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition \u0026amp; authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eINVENTORY REF: D030726RENH\/.7787\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Fine Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42320686776402,"sku":"D030726RENH\/.7787","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/4442\/6057\/files\/IMG_0355-2.jpg?v=1773768057","url":"https:\/\/treasurefinejewelry.com\/products\/art-deco-1920-sculpted-monkey-in-black-ebony","provider":"Treasure Fine Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}