Lot 1512 , A Japanese Meiji period bronze turtle group, signed to base, (a.f.), 16cm wide

A Japanese Meiji period bronze turtle group, signed to base, (a.f.), 16cm wide
£300-500

Condition:
Largest turtle should be attached at his front left foot to the other turtle, as shown; the front turtle on back secured only by front left foot so swings a little; engraved signature underside; final image shows how it should appear with one turtle’s right foot detached. Stand faded with some surface scratches; probably original.

Sold for £280