The three wise monkeys together embody the saying ‘see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’. These three were carved from Hetian jade in three colors, white, dark green and brown. The amusing little figures indeed cover their ears, eyes and mouth. The carving dates from the end of the last century. Total length including cord 13.5 cm. Monkey height 2.3 cm. Width 1.5 cm. Depth 1.4 cm.