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Chinese Wood Carving - Rat Carrying A Turtle #46
Wood Carving Size: 2.25" x 1" x 0.75" (5.5cm x 2.5cm x 2cm)
In the Chinese culture, the turtle symbolizes longevity. To the modern Chinese, turtles are viewed in many different ways. It is regarded as one of the four divine animals, along with the dragon, phoenix and chimera. They are worshipped in temples. Flour turtles used to be used as offerings at temple festivals or big family events.
100% Handcrafted.
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