Okimono sculpture of a bronze turtle, tail retractable.

In Japan, the turtle (kame) is a symbol of longevity and an auspicious animal. It is believed to bring ten thousand years of happiness.

Signed Hata (はた) on the underside.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)

Width: 1.6 in (4.8 cm) – depth: 1.9 in (5 cm) – height: 0.8 in (2 cm)