Antique Turtle

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...

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...

A distinguished Samovar turtle vine-scroll border surrounds the composition, its repeating forms historically associated with longevity and enduring fortune in Persian decorative tra...

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

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

Across such an extensive length, the pattern becomes almost meditative: the eye moves through successive constellations of flowers and foliage, revealing the precision and patience i...

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.

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...

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

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. ...

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

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

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;...

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.

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.

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

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 Thomas Whieldon (1719–17...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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 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...

yellow, brown, and green glazed turtle form teapot

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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 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...

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

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

Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) bronze Okimono turtle incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Or...

Antique English Solid Mahogany Turtle Top Tilt Table, that our Old Plank workshop carefully restored without disturbing any of the beautiful original patina, that is virtually imposs...

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...

Standing with wings extended and one claw resting on a turtles back. This piece was intended to be displayed outdoors.

Antique Chinese (early 20th Century) white porcelain moon flask vase decorated with an underwater scene of seaweed, koi and turtles surrounded by flowers and topped with two handles.

Features a solid mahogany frame with serpentine turtle top over a meticulously carved base showcasing pierced scallops, foliate, acanthus, "C" and "S" scrolled detail.

Early Ferdinando IV Empire period candlestick of acanthus leaf basket form issuing tapered columnar shaft with scrolled foliate ring handle, all on raised based supported by three tu...

Elegantly splayed legs with caster feet. The turtle shell or double serpentine shaped top adds great visual interest open or closed.

Antique Printer's Turtle Table Overall Dimensions: 22 1/2" x 28" x 38 1/4" high Materials: Maple, Oak & Steel

Cloud bands, rare on Heriz carpets, are mixed with reversing turtle palmettes in the main border.

Cloud bands, rare on Heriz carpets, are mixed with reversing turtle palmettes in the main border.

Size 15 inches diameter Condition mint The Story Depicted on the Charger The figure shown is Urashima Tarō, a fisherman who saves a turtle and is taken to the Dragon Palace (Ryūg...

The result is a vibrant, marbled surface that mimics the expensive turtle shell material popular in the Georgian era.

Dazzling pair of golden cufflinks designed as a turtle dove, applied with enamel and rose cut diamonds, the backs modelled as a shotgun.

Item features shell carved knees, rope carved border, cabriole legs, shaped turtle top, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, finely carved details, very nice antique item.

Item features a shaped turtle top with diamond sunburst veneer, single hand dovetailed drawer, pull-out velvet surface, ornate stretcher supported base, woven basket weave lattice ca...

This antique, circa 1900, Persian Tabriz rug has an ivory field with a delicate floral and palmette vine around a large central rust medallion with scrolling polychrome floral vine a...

The borders complete the composition with scholarly precision. An animated turtle and rosette border encircles the field, symbolizing endurance and continuity, while stylized floral ...