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- 41 Tortoise
Qing dynasty; late igth/early 20th century
h. 9 cm; Browser�s Corner Antiques
This tortoise, with raised head and tail,
was probably an incense burner or a finial.
The tortoise is a symbol of longevity. The
cover, which is formed by the turtle shell,
is decorated with a rich brocade pattern of
hexagonal shapes. The rest of the body is
covered with stylized dragon and bird de-
signs and the underside has a striped pat-
tern. The colours include: red, yellow, pink,
white, dark blue, dark green, and mixed
blue and white on a blue ground.
42 Pair of Cranes
Qing dynasty; late igth/early 20th century
h. 18.2 cm; Browser�s Corner Antiques
These standing cranes are decorated with
stylized dragons, birds and archaistic de-
signs, such as the monster or taotie mask
on the chest. Cranes were regarded as sym-
bols of longevity. The colours include: red,
white, black, pink, cobalt blue, yellow,
spinach green and light green on a blue
ground.
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