{"product_id":"ft338-the-three-wise-monkeys-folk-craft-三猿","title":"FT338 - The three wise monkeys folk craft 三猿","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming vintage figurine of the three wise monkeys 三猿 from Nikkō depicts the iconic trio of the proverbial principle: “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” Each monkey is meticulously carved and painted to capture its symbolic gesture with expressive detail and subtle texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three wise monkeys 三猿 originate from Japanese folklore and are famously represented at the Nikkō Tōshō-gū Shrine, where they appear on a carving depicting the life stages of man. The phrase and imagery later became globally recognized symbols of wisdom, restraint, and ethical conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is marked “Made in Japan” on the underside, indicating its post-war export origin, likely dating from the 1950s–60s, during Japan's golden age of souvenir and omiyage production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beloved motif rooted in Japanese and Eastern philosophy, the three monkeys are said to represent a code of conduct and mindful living. Often associated with Nikkō Tōshō-gū Shrine, the trio has transcended cultural boundaries as a universal symbol of moral wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 x 3 x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56460432310603,"sku":"FT338","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_c6e347a0-eadf-48fc-9eda-d695b1438e03.jpg?v=1770150677","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/ft338-the-three-wise-monkeys-folk-craft-%e4%b8%89%e7%8c%bf","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}