Antique Turtle

But it's not just the design that captivates; the colors of this rug are simply stunning. The bold polychrome turtle-palmettes, rosettes, and floral vine in the abrashed Indio border...

It depicts a young beardless naked man, riding bareback on Pegasus, the winged horse, flying above the globe. The turtle-shell lyre in his left hand indicates that he is a poet.

A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves perched on a gnarled tree trunk, signed Seifu, la...

A Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan and Thiebaut Freres Jules-Félix Coutan Modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a “tu...

This tall case clock has a beautifully painted enamel face with a pair of turtle doves featured prominently at the center, indicating that this clock was probably a wedding or annive...

Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas. Turtle Creek & Dallas Estates catalog. Garrett was pleased to present the contents of a fine Turtle Creek estate, as well as selections from the...

This volume contains Venus and Adonis, The Rape of Lucrece, Sonnets, Lover's Complaint, Poems from the Passionate Pilgrim, The Phoenix and Turtle, Lyrics, songs and snatches from the...

Top left: shows natives on Mauritius fishing and building a boat, with a dodo (extinct) and two turtles at right. 2. Top right: the Banda islands (also known as the Spice Islands) of...

is a aquatic creature taken from Japanese folklore having the appearance of an anthropomorphic turtle. His skull is either slightly hollowed out to accommodate water, from which it ...

An intricate arrangement of floral motifs repeats across the entire surface of the rug while large turtle vinescrolls border the field and provide a strong visual frame.

The outer gouaches depict charming putti ridding the waters, one on a dolphin, one on a seashell pull by turtles, one holding a triton on a floating wooden raft with a flag pulled by...

Nice collection of original fine woodcuts of the Utagawa school, partially coloured, including illustrations of Japanese theatrical masks, ceremonial dresses, floral decorations, com...

The cover of the box features five reserves: 1. Three minogame (turtles with long tails), symbolizing longevity 2.

The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among the clouds ; and the belly, symbolizing the Day, is decorated with a rising sun, mountainous lan...

Most examples of this type were installed as the centerpieces for fountains in the gardens of the well-to-do, and therefore they often showed girls at play in the water, often holdin...

Its decorative allover pattern, delicately woven in soft pastel earth-tone colors, conjures an ambiance of refined elegance, evoking a sense of bygone grandeur. Encircled by a turtle...

Mistigris fumbles on his back like a turtle trying to right itself, with his violin and bow still in hand.

One red cup features a fine design of longevity and auspicious symbols including the conch, coin, Lingzhi mushroom, and fairy's fan on the base; One features Urashima Taro, a protago...

In her left hand, she holds an antique lyre made from a turtle shell and goat horns. Her right arm extended in the air indicates that she is singing.

On his back, he has a rolled woven mat for resting and a turtle shell sun hat hangs below. On his side hanging from his waist sash, there is a simple hand fan made from woven palm le...

It has clouds and other chased decoration all over and 2 large recessed panels with applied bronze appliques of birds, branches, bamboo and cherry blossom flowers. 3 birds on each p...

Two boxes was decorated with fan painting with stunning details of various motifs, on a background of an octagonal turtle back pattern with a four-petal fleur. The top tier features ...

The lower portion showcases a composition of bamboo, plum blossom, pine branches, cranes and turtle, all auspicious symbols in Japanese culture.

A cabinet in the Louis XVI manner by James Shoolbred and Co of London Of gentle breakfront form, constructed in goncalo alves, dressed with gilt metal mounts and hand decorated po...

The iconic turtle motif, a beloved hallmark of Heriz weaving, symbolizes protection and continuity—an elegant reminder of endurance and legacy woven into every inch.

Pitcairn / Isles de Wallis / I Turtle / I des Cocos and Traitres / Palmerston I. / I.

It is accompanied by an armored rhinoceros and a crocodile, representing the dangerous and untamed aspect of the wild. A serene turtle completes the scene, providing a contrast to th...

Antique print, titled: 'La Tourterelle Maillee, male' This print shows a male turtle / dove. Plate 270. From a folio ed. of: 'Histoire naturelle d'une partie d'oiseaux nouveaux e...

The plinth is mounted on all four sides — in the space between the turtles — with masks, which are painted in flesh-tones and fitted with hats.

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In front of the old couple, there is also a Minogame, the long-lived turtle with long strands of algae growing from their shells.

Flocks of crane fly in the sky and two turtles sun themselves by the bank. The side of the box was all decorated with elaborate floral arrangement.

The high price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import (usually Central) and, for their work, a high...

For example, Cranes were symbols of marital fidelity and bliss while turtles symbolized longevity, pine, plum and bamboo trees were common combinations, representing strong will and ...

It is enclosed with samovar turtle border flanked with an outer carnation meander border.

The fluidity of the turtle and vine scrolls, set against a rich, dark backdrop with chocolate-aubergine hues, suggests movement and life, evoking the image of a never-ending cycle of...

Beyond their highly decorative qualities, the subject of some of the paintings are also an allusion to imperial allegiance; the pheasants are symbolic of bravery and steadfastness, p...

The high price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import (usually Central) and, for their work, a high...

The high price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell can be explained by the scarcity of material, which was essential to import (usually from Central America) and that...

A Victorian turtle scatter pin brooch, the brooch comprising a pair of turtles, each turtle embellished with alternating lines of half pearls and cabochon-cut turquoises, with ruby e...

Round and curved with wavy mouth rim and foot ring. Applied turtles waddling amidst engraved and acid-etched vegetation.

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch, consisting of a pearl-set turtle and a pearl-set spider with cabochon-cut ruby-set eyes, to closed back yellow gold mounts, ...

Double domed base with crimped rims; chased flowers and leafing scrollwork with applied lizard, frog, and turtle. Marks include fineness stamp and Hanau maker’s stamp (JD Schleissne...

The older boys, however, demonstrate their independence, two of them chatting with each other while a cohort teases a passing turtle, a traditional symbol of wisdom, patience, and lo...