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Okimono depicting the longevity turtle known as Minogame or "straw-backed."
Minogames are considered lucky creatures throughout East Asia. Their long …
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Okimono depicting the longevity turtle known as Minogame or "straw-backed."
Minogames are considered lucky creatures throughout East Asia. Their long filaments, also reminiscent of the beards of wise old men, are a symbol of longevity and prosperity and appear frequently in paintings, sculptures, and crafts.
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), minor signs of normal wear and occasional small wormholes (now gone).
Provenance: Estate of Claude de Marteau
L 43 cm x W 24 cm x H 15 cm
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- Dimensions
- 16.93ʺW × 9.45ʺD × 5.91ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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