Okimono, Sculpture (1) - Silverplate - Zou Minami - Urashima - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
This sumptuous turtle comes from the mythical story of Urashima Tarō, a fisherman who saved a turtle that was being abused by children, which is a very important tale in Japan, The turtle is in silvery metal and weighs roughly 1. 8kg It is old and in good condition. Sold without the tray table.
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This sumptuous turtle comes from the mythical story of Urashima Tarō, a fisherman who saved a turtle that was being abused by children, which is a very important tale in Japan, The turtle is in silvery metal and weighs roughly 1. 8kg It is old and in good condition. Sold without the tray table.
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