JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century) – katabori-netsuke – See, Speak, Hear no Evil Monkeys
JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century) – katabori-netsuke – See, Speak, Hear no Evil Monkeys
JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century) – katabori-netsuke – See, Speak, Hear no Evil Monkeys
JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century) – katabori-netsuke – See, Speak, Hear no Evil Monkeys
JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century) – katabori-netsuke – See, Speak, Hear no Evil Monkeys
JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century) – katabori-netsuke – See, Speak, Hear no Evil Monkeys
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JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century) – katabori-netsuke – See, Speak, Hear no Evil Monkeys

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JAPAN Netsuke (20th Century)

NAME:                         Three back-to-back monkeys

                                     See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil

SIZE:                            4 cm (1.5 inches tall)

TYPE:                           katabori-netsuke (形彫根付) or "sculpture netsuke"

This is the most common type of netsuke. They are compact three-dimensional figures carved in a round shape and are usually around one to three inches high.

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A NETSUKE (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture which originated in 17th century Japan. It started as a carved button fastener which was attached by a cord to an inro box (a container that was hung by a cord and worn around a kosode or kimono).  As time went on, artisan created ornate sculpture as a craft.

The inro was first worn on the kosode (1185 – 1867 periods) and then on the kimono since they did not have pockets.  The inro stores small objects for the wearer and was bigger than what could be stored in a sleeve.  Often, they contained pipes, tobacco, money and seals.  They were most popular during the Edo period (1615-1868)