Netsuke of Three Monkeys on the Back of a Fish (Sanbiki Saru)

Wooden sculpture depicting a fish with three monkeys on its back. The fish has a large head and a curled tail. The monkeys are sitting on the fish, with one covering its eyes, one covering its ears, and one covering its mouth. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood with a glossy finish. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The artist's craftsmanship is evident in the detailed carvings of the monkeys' and fish's features. The sculpture represents "Sanbiki Saru" or three wise monkeys.