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Japanese bronze sculpture or Okimono of a small yet realistic walking turtle

$1,194.67
£892.84
€1,000
CA$1,648.11
A$1,805.20
CHF 950.44
MX$21,544.40
NOK 12,112.45
SEK 11,072.60
DKK 7,622.14

About the Item

Bronze turtle with brown patina. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is considered a symbol of wisdom, stability and luck. Tradition has it that it provides protection and 10,000 years of happiness because of its longevity and the slowness of its movements. In Taoist belief, the turtle symbolizes the world: its shell represents the sky, while its body represents the earth. As a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan, the turtle is also associated with the Earth. This animal is the subject of many legends, the most well-known of which dates to the Nihon Shoki, a very ancient text about the origins of Japan and its imperial dynasty. The legend of Urashima Taro tells the story of a man who saves a baby turtle. To thank him, the mother of the little survivor invites him to her underwater kingdom. Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912) Height : 2.5 cm - Length : 5.5 cm - Width : 3.5 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1912
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2025-14491stDibs: LU8311248043452

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