"Okimono Minogame"
Okimono representing the turtle of longevity called Minogame or "straw-backed". Minogames are considered lucky creatures throughout East Asia. Their long filaments also evoke the beards of old wise men, they are a symbol of longevity and prosperity and appear frequently in paintings, sculptures and crafts. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), small marks of normal wear and sometimes small wormholes (disappeared) Provenance: Estate Claude de MarteauL 43 cm x W 24 cm x H 15 cmSee this Okimono Minogame in full screen mode on Vintage Addict 
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