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Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell

$3,007.34

£2,206.81

€2,500

CA$4,088.41

A$4,579.55

CHF 2,380.86

MX$56,548.18

NOK 30,330.22

SEK 28,672.50

DKK 19,029.49

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Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for details. Same goes for the scales of the skin of its legs. The central scale in the center of the shell is movable and enables the passing of a thread. In Japan, tortoise are symbol of luck and longevity, it is thought to be a creature of good omen supposed to bring 10 000 years of happiness. This animal is associated with numerous myths, the most popular dating back to the Nihon-Shoki, an antique tale of Japan and its dynasty. The legend of Urashima Taro tells the story of a man that saves a baby tortoise. To thank him, the mother of the surviving tortoise invite him in their underwater kingdom. Japan – Edo era (1603-1868) Height: 1.5 cm – length: 4 cm – width: 3.2 cm

Dimensions:

Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.26 in (3.2 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Boxwood,Carved,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1868-1912

Condition:

Seller Location:

PARIS, FR

Reference Number:

Seller: 2025-13671stDibs: LU8311244436812

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