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Subject:Bronze turtle or tortoise
Posted By: Matt Sat, Apr 13, 2013 IP: 86.7.38.224
I have a small turtle/tortoise that was probably brought back from Asia in the 40s or 50s and just wanted to get some information on it. I hae searched for similar online and cannot really find anything concrete to go on - there seeem to be a huge range of this type of object. My early guesses would be Japanese and bronze (although I've no idea how to be sure it is bronze vs any other similarly-coloured metal type), beyond that...! It has a mark that I am unable to read and the finish quality is not expecially high or detailed so I suspect this may be a mass-produced factory product. Anyway, any light you may be able to shed on this would be much appreciated.
Hmmm, having looked the photos there does appear to be quite a lot of detail and finishing... maybe I was being harsh earlier! I think the light helps bring out the contours and detailing.
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( China & Japan ) - Matt - Apr 13, 2013 (06:20 AM) 
