Lapis lazuli, woodChinaDimensions: Height 9.5 cm by 18 cm by 4.5 cmWeight: 530 gramsThree single figures of monkeys, one covering his eyes, one covering his ears and one covering his mouth. The representation of the three wise monkeys has its seeds in a Japanese saying but is known throughout Asia and outside Asia. The animal carvings are made of lapis lazuli containing flecks of pyrite. They are sitting on a stepped podium carved from wood and decorated with fine wire inlay.Purchased: 5th December 1996 from Nemco International Jewelers, NY , USA value 2.800 USAUCTION DATE:Saturday 23rd April 202211:00 - 13:00Preview:15. April - 17. April 2022 from 09:00 - 17:00AUCTION LOCATIONThe SpaceVorm Eichholz 2f42119 WuppertalGermanyEXHIBITED ONLY:Family Collection HofDelsbergerallee 654053 BaselSwitzerlandSPECIAL NOTESAll Lots are in Basel , and will be ped from there.All items must be paid to Hardt Auctions GmbHThe ment has to be arranged by the buyer.Hardt Auctions can not be held resposible for Export documents or local laws forCH-4132 Muttenz+41 61 467 95 00E-Mail:Kraft E.L.S. AGFlorenz-Strasse 5CH-4142 Münchenstein+41 61 337 92 30E-Mail: info@kraft-els.chFILE ACCESSFor Pictures ,Movies and Provenances please visit:Liveauctioneers51bidlivedrouot-digitalepailivethe-saleroomlot-tissimo