Antique Japanese Bronze or Brass Turtle (Tortoise) Minogamé 6.5" X 4" w/o Crane

Description

View Antique Japanese Bronze or Brass Turtle (Tortoise) Minogamé 6.5" X 4" w/o Crane with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Japanese Bronze or Brass Turtle (Tortoise) 6½" X 4". This bronze turtle should be paired with a crane (also essential to. I do not have the crane. aspects of the universe: the crane is the symbol of freedom in the sky and of. ). Japanese Bronze or Brass Turtle (Tortoise) 6½" X 4". The turtle has been essential to Japanese culture for centuries, symbolizing longevity, wisdom, and good fortune. This turtle measures 6½" Long X 4" Wide. This bronze turtle should be paired with a crane (also essential to Japanese culture) standing in the feet on the turtle's back, but I do not have the crane. The Crane and the Turtle represent the two complementary and radically opposed aspects of the universe: the crane is the symbol of freedom in the sky and of the detachment of the spirit in the face of the events of life; the turtle is the symbol of the attachment to the earth and the stability of the world. Trailing behind the turtle is a coat of algae hanging on its tail. A very old legend explains that a turtle, "Minogamé", has lived for 10,000 years at the bottom of the sea, dragging behind it a heavy skein of algae attached to its shell. Additionally, both the crane and the turtle live a very long time. Together they symbolize longevity and happiness. The man who I bought this from told me that his father was stationed in Japan after World War II and he would send items he had purchased in various marketplaces, home to them to play with. He said they were bronze, but I don't know how to tell the difference between Bronze and Brass. This item is in pre-owned, used, played-with condition. Please check all the photos, they are part of the description. This item is sold "AS-IS" in just the condition described and shown. You can pay for this item quickly and securely with your VISA, Master Card, American Express, or Discover Card through PayPal.com. This item has no reserve price, and is sold as is. The successful US bidder pays for their choice of USPS Priority Mail or Ground Advantage shipping and handling. By bidding on this item the Buyer agrees to pay within 4 days of close of auction. If you haven't sent payment in 4 days then eBay will automatically cancel the transaction. Click HERE to view my other auctions. (Link does not always work in Chrome.) Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Country of Origin

Japan

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Culture

Japanese