Brass turtle with stone inserts (3x7.2x8.9 cm)

This brass turtle figurine from India stands out for its combination of a gold base, mother-of-pearl mosaic, and decorative stone inlays. The shell is decorated with light mother-of-pearl fragments, dark and translucent stones, small red accents, and raised gold petal-shaped elements. Its compact size allows the figurine to be displayed on a shelf, desk, nightstand, in a display case with a collection, or alongside other oriental souvenirs.
In Eastern decorative culture, the turtle often symbolizes longevity, tranquility, wisdom, stability, and protection of space. It is chosen for the home, office, relaxation area, or a personal corner where one wants to add an object with expressive meaning. This figurine would be a perfect gift for someone who enjoys Indian decor, animal figurines, brass souvenirs, symbolic objects, and items with detailed decoration.
A particularly important detail is the yantra on the underside of the turtle. In the Indian tradition, yantra is perceived as a sacred geometric pattern for concentration, harmony, and spiritual practice.
Specifications:
Type: figurine, decorative turtle figurine
Country of origin: India
Material: brass, natural stones, mother of pearl
Dimensions: height 3 cm, width 7.2 cm, depth 8.9 cm
Weight: approximately 60 grams
Decor: mother-of-pearl mosaic, natural stones, golden relief elements, yantra on the bottom
Purpose: for interior decoration, desktop, office, meditation corner, collection of oriental souvenirs, symbolic gift