This is a bronze figurine of a parent and child turtle. This is a rare bronze statue that you don't see very often. Parent and child turtles are considered auspicious for longevity, prosperity, family harmony, financial luck, good fortune, and warding off evil spirits. The image of a parent and child turtle carrying a baby turtle on its shell is an auspicious symbol of "longevity and prosperity across two generations" and "prosperity for generations to come." Turtles are a symbol of longevity, as the saying goes, "cranes live for a thousand years, turtles live for ten thousand years." The parent and child version of this symbolizes wishes for prosperity of descendants and the health and happiness of the family. Key auspicious points of parent and child turtles Longevity and prosperity: Turtles symbolize longevity and the wish for a long and healthy life for both parent and child. Prosperity and family safety: Prosperity for generations and the creation of a stable household. Wealth and wealth: They also represent the accumulation of wealth, as seen in the "parent and child money turtle" with a golden baby turtle inside its shell. Good Fortune/Luck: It is said to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits. Stability/Harmony: The hexagonal shape of the turtle's shell (the tortoise shell pattern) represents harmony and brings stable fortune. Meaning of the Turtle Longevity: In ancient China, turtles were considered messengers of Mount Penglai, where immortals lived, and were symbolic of wisdom and longevity. Good Fortune: Because the turtle's shell resembles the shape of a coin, it is said to bring good fortune. Strong Protection: It is considered a symbol of strong protection. Good Luck: In Hawaii, seeing a sea turtle is considered a sign of good fortune. Sincerity and Diligence If you interpret steady rather than slow as a positive, it can be a metaphor celebrating sincerity and diligence. Hight: 10.0 cm Width: 26.8 cm Depth: 29.5 cm Weight: 2810 g Hight: 6.3 cm Width: 41.5 cm Depth: 8.6 cm Weight: 680 g Total Hight: 13.5 cm Total Weight: 3490 g Condition: The condition is generally good. There are scratches, stains, scuffs, peeling, rust, etc. It was kept at home. There are also many photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 121421591216