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Okimono representing the longevity turtle known as Minogame or "straw-backed".
Minogames are considered lucky creatures throughout East Asia. Their long strands also evoke the beards of wise old men, and they are a symbol of longevity and prosperity, frequently appearing in paintings, sculptures and handicrafts.
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), small marks of normal wear and occasionally small wormholes (no longer present).
Provenance: Succession Claude de Marteau
L 43 cm x W 24 cm x H 15 cm
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Ref: AHEHM24AF8