Antique Turtle

Luca Madrassi was an Italian born French artist best known for his bronze Art Nouveau sculptures of mythological, allegorical, and rustic figures. Born 1848 in Tricesimo, Italy. Th...

Binocular or face to hand in gold and enamel from the 19th century hallmark of a goldsmith T S with a kind of cedar in the middle dimension 10.5 cm for a weight of 21.9 grs.

Rare hair comb, diadem, turtleshell, surmounted by a gilt silver element decorated with volutes in an entourage of natural Mediterranean coral pearls (Rubrum Corallium) of an orange-...

Pendulum cartel Louis XIV Boulle marquetry seventeenth and bronze Ormolu with its matching pedestal. baby decor mower by Martinot watchmaker in Paris. Good condition. Mechanism to re...

Cartel from the Louis XV period in brown tortoiseshell and inlaid with brass signed in enamel Jean Louis Delisle in Paris and on the movement, strikes the hours and half-hours revise...

Pair of 19th Century French Majolica Palissy Platters. Turtle,eel,shells,fish,lobster,reeds. 9 inches diameter.

bronze centerpiece with children riding dolphins on a base held up by turtles

A pair of fabulous cylindrical forms Meiji Period (1868-1912) patinated bronze table lamps on carved wood bases with dragon, turtle, and mystical creatures motifs. Likely late 19t...

Interesting bronze bunchin (scholar’s paperweight) with a fine polished brown patina, formed as a group of five turtles (kame), some emerging fully from their shells.

The border structure is impressive, containing a navy stripe woven with traditional samovar and turtle motifs, flanked by thinner guard stripes featuring repeating floral and geometr...

Antiques 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic mother-of-pearl and turtle shell inlaid wooden chest, of rectangular form with hinged coffered top, each side of the body inlaid mother-...

The rust ground, strip style border shows a reversing turtle pattern, supplemented by rosettes and boteh leaves.

The horizontal middle backrest features an American Empire or Sheraton-influenced scroll design, often called a "turtle-back" splat. The upper side posts feature delicate scoring, an...

An Exquisite Napoleon III Silvered, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Tazzas Supported by three seated cherubs in fine details on a fish figure and supported by three turtles. Date...

Upon these rocks are depicted two minogame turtles, traditional symbols of longevity and prosperity, associated in Japanese iconography with wishes for eternal life and good fortune.

Keywords: Soft River Tortoises, Softshell Turtle, Turtle Print, Reptile Art, Natural History, Zoology, Herpetology, Victorian Science, Wetland Wildlife, Freshwater Turtle, Antique Li...

Elegant cranes soar above, while long-tailed minogame turtles glide through the water below—each an enduring symbol of long life, prosperity and auspicious fortune in Japanese culture.

Encircling this extraordinary masterpiece  is a classic Samovar turtle vine border enriched with rosette meander guard bands.

Encircling the extraordinary masterpiece is an elegant Samovar turtle vine scroll border flanked by floral meander guard bands.

The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating Samovar or turtle leaf motifs creates a precise visual frame that highlights the super...

The vase shows clear stylistic connections to the major Art Deco glassmakers of the period, including René Lalique, particularly his Languedoc, Tortue (Turtle), and Sirenes designs. ...

A Japanese bronze hand mirror with lacquer box Late 19th century, bronze circular mirror with reed wrapped handle, mirror is decorated in low relief with pine, bamboo, a pair of c...

Surrounding the extraordinary masterpiece is a classic Samovar turtle vine scroll border flanked by double meandering guard bands.

Title: "Mameia (Fish) and Spopeia (Turtle)--Glacier National Park" The condition of the lithograph is excellent, with no fading, strong colors, and no tears or touch up of any kind;...

Antique Native American Sioux turtle/lizard fetish. With blue background and colors of dark green, yellow, dark blue, and white checkerboard in center.

Historical Context Tortoiseshell ware takes its name from its resemblance to the mottled shell of a turtle and is the decoration most closely associated with the Staffordshire potter...

The rich deep brown field displays a very close rendering of the classic allover Herati pattern of open diamonds, ‘fish’ leaves and palmettes, while the nine patterned borders of thi...

The turtle symbolizes deep-rooted wisdom, endurance, and connection to the Earth while also representing patience, longevity, grounding, and the journey of life's slow, steady progress.

On the back, a stamped mark in the form of a turtle can be seen—traditionally a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.

Otto Geyer (1843 Berlin - 1914 Berlin) BALANCEAKT (Boy balancing on a turtle) Bronze on marble base Height with base: 18.5 cm

The crab, or kani, is a lunar symbol. After the turtle, it is the first demiurge dispatched by the Sun to bring up the earth from the depths of the ocean.

Encircling the masterpiece, a magnificent Samovar turtle vine scroll border framed by floral meander guard borders creates an elegant architectural enclosure worthy of its extraordin...

Designs featuring Taoist symbols from the Qing period with dragon heads, bats, turtles and fish on a wave background at the bottom.

The shishi, positioned among flowers on the body, are protective creatures associated with guardianship. The turtles confined to the base signify longevity and endurance.

Encasing the extraordinary masterpiece is a distinguished Samovar turtle vine scroll border, a beloved Persian motif symbolizing continuity and protection through its flowing movement.

The turtles are symbolic, often interpreted as an allegory of the Medici motto festina lente (“make haste slowly”), contrasting the slowness of the turtle with the high-speed spectac...

Elaborate carving is seen throughout, including along the crown where turtle doves appear within a wreath of flowers. Additional carved floral bouquets accent the cabinet, and musica...

The box retains its original lock plate with turtle (key not present). A decorative and functional piece ideal for collectors of Chinese antiques, scholar’s objects, and classical A...

Monkey with Turtle This statue by Guido Rigehtti (1875-1958) represents a monkey (baboon)tenderly holding a turtle.

Also, when used as a pair, it means "living long together". - Turtle’s shell embroideries : "Protection" For both physically and spiritually.

The figure is unusually realistic and detailed, seated in front of a work table laden with fish, an eel, and a turtle. The grey terracotta appears to have been covered in a reddish s...

The high price and demand for furniture made with sea turtle shells can be explained by the scarcity of the material, which had to be imported (usually from Central America), and the...

Whether it be for a special occasion or an evening party, the necklace would grace a stylish blouse in the warmer months or on a one-piece dress for more formal occasions or on top o...

The rich red field of this small square antique northern Indian carpet features a dense all-over Herati pattern with particularly prominent barbed ‘fish’ leaves in sandy cream. The r...

Shell shaped basin with a pair of dolphin spouts is held aloft by a cherub, or putto, his foot resting on a turtle. Weathered patina with layers of peeling white paint and moss.

Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk (French, 1820-1885) "Erato" Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the seated muse with turtle-form lyre, on an oval base, signed, and c...

This Turkish town carpet has a five-column pattern derived from the classic Persian Harshang layout of palmettes, cog-wheel rosettes, and thin, diagonal vines. The detached turtle p...

Totally classic, this antique north Indian urban carpet, show a close rendering of the all-over Herati pattern on an ecru ground within multiple borders including a main reversing tu...

yellow, brown, and green glazed turtle form teapot

Its unique form, reminiscent of a turtle with a long neck, features two sturdy side rings for belt or bag attachment, highlighting both its practical use for hunting and its artistic...

Each striking four arm candelabra is raised on an X-shaped Ormolu base below three handsome and wonderfully detailed patinated Bronze turtles. The turtles support the urn shaped bodi...

The particular garment type on offer is called Kikko Gane Katabira, which literally means Turtle Shell Single Layer Jacket. It features an indigo-dyed cotton kimono jacket in the sha...

Encircling this remarkable field is a classic Samovar turtle vine scroll border that flows with elegant movement, its scrolling vines and stylized palmettes rendered in rich burgundy...

THE MINOGAME (蓑亀) is a legendary turtle in Japanese mythology, celebrated as a powerful symbol of longevity, prosperity, and wisdom.

An enormous, bold reversing turtle palmette border on a salmon-buff ground makes a powerful frame for the ivory, flower-filled stepped medallion.

Long citrine necklace with little turquoise turtle and a old carved Chinese turquoise stone, at the end a Labradorite drop. 18 kt Gold gr 5,20.

This antique Indian Agra rug has a shaded ivory field with angular palmette and floral vine around a large central soft terracotta-red cruciform medallion issuing bold palmettes cont...

This western Turkish town piece has a spacious, genuine allover pattern repeat of snowflakes, sawtooth lozenges and sickle leaves on an off-white ground. The boldly abstract turtle p...

This western Anatolian workshop carpet is patterned in a derivative Persian style, with an old ivory field decorated with ragged Harshang type palmettes and jagged leaves, and an abr...

The entire essential flora of the oriental garden. The chunky one-way turtle border makes an amusing attempt at proper corner resolutions.