Brass turtle with stone inserts (5x11.2x16 cm)

This brass turtle from India is a striking decorative figurine for an interior, desktop, shelf, display case, or collection of oriental souvenirs. Its distinctive shape: a voluminous shell, an elongated head, paws, tail, and a golden body with a textured surface.
The main accent is the rich red finish of the shell. Mosaic coral inlays create a vibrant backdrop, while natural stones of varying shades are set in decorative frames resembling rosettes of flowers. Gold accents, a fine border along the shell's edge, and contrasting inlays make the figurine stand out even among other decorative elements.
In Eastern decorative culture, the turtle is often associated with wisdom, stability, longevity, and tranquility. The yantra at the bottom adds a distinct symbolic detail to the piece and emphasizes its Indian character. This figurine is appropriate as a souvenir, a gift for an lover of Eastern themes, or a small accent for a study, meditation nook, or home collection.
Specifications:
Type: decorative figurine, turtle figurine
Country of origin: India
Material: brass, natural stones, coral
Dimensions: height 5 cm, width 11.2 cm, depth 16 cm
Weight: approximately 230 grams
Decor: red coral mosaic, natural stones, golden relief elements, yantra at the bottom
Purpose: for interior decoration, desktop, shelf, office, display case, collection of oriental souvenirs, symbolic gift