Brass cast from India, patinated, with a queue, a motif that also occurs in other cultures, size approx. 11 cm. The object reminds me of the mythical creature "Black Turtle" (Xuanwu) a combination of turtle and snake, which represent the north and winter, especially in ancient China (Japanese name Genbu). Both animals are also a symbol of durability, maybe therefore popular in Asia as a piece of jewelry or even as a tattoo. There is no own object for the fable creatures mentioned, but a number of illustrations. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: folk arts   |   Material: Metall   |   Country of origin: Uttar Pradesh, India | Similar pieces