a stack of monkeys portray the Buddhist maxim, "See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil." Mizaru, who covers his eyes, sees no evil; Kikazaru, who covers his ears, hears no evil and Iwazaru, who covers his mouth, speaks no evil. Nicely carved fur, with a couple of stubbed toes. Japan. 5.25" (13.3 cm) high. Meiji Period