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Description
Shell patterned in layered, feathered arcs, this reconstituted stone tortoise in warm earthy tones with traces of terracotta-colored paint sits … Read more Shell patterned in layered, feathered arcs, this reconstituted stone tortoise in warm earthy tones with traces of terracotta-colored paint sits low and wide, with the unhurried presence the animal has carried in garden symbolism for centuries. Tortoises were among the earliest animal subjects in European garden ornament, appearing in Renaissance Italian gardens as emblems of the motto festina lente, or make haste slowly, a reminder that steadiness outpaces speed. That philosophical association gave the tortoise a lasting place in formal and informal garden design alike, from Medici villa grounds to the English cottage border. Traces of original color remain along the shell edge, just visible beneath the weathered surface. 3.5"w x 6.25"d x 3"h See less
- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 6.25ʺD × 3ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Concrete
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Wear consistent with age and use Wear consistent with age and use less
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