Stone Turtle Terrapin Tortoise Edo/Meiji 19 c.

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Stone Turtle Terrapin Tortoise Edo/Meiji 19 c.

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Stone Turtle Terrapin Tortoise Edo/Meiji 19 c.

Turtle hand-sculpted from a fine-grained sandstone. Late-Edo Period/early-Meiji Era ca. 1875. Excellent condition. Good lichen accumulation.

Height: 15.2 cm
Length: 30.3 cm
Width: 20.5 cm.

An elegantly sculpted specimen, alert and light on the toes, in virtually pristine condition and with decent age. Extremely uncommon.