Vintage Japanese Minogame Turtle — Bronze, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-335-C) - 1

Vintage Japanese Minogame Turtle — Bronze, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-335-C)

SKU:
25M-335-C
$250.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 1 3/4"W x 4"D x 1 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Minogame Turtle — Bronze, 1920s, Taishō Era (SKU 25M-335-C-8)
Symbol of 10,000 years—where legend and metal converge

This enchanting bronze sculpture captures the minogame (蓑亀)—a mythical Japanese turtle adorned with flowing seaweed-like tendrils that symbolize longevity, endurance, and good fortune. Rooted in folklore and Shintō symbolism, the minogame is said to live for millennia, its trailing mossy tail representing the passage of time and divine favor. Cast in the early 20th century, this piece is not merely decorative—it’s a talisman steeped in cultural memory and quiet reverence.

Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, the turtle’s shell gleams with soft golden-bronze patina, while its elongated tail ripples behind like ocean waves in motion. From the alert eyes to the finely incised scales, every curve of this figure evokes life and stillness, myth and matter. Traditionally kept as an okimono or placed in a tokonoma alcove, this minogame invites auspicious energy into any room it graces.

Origin: Japan
Era: Taishō period (circa 1920s)
Material: Bronze
Use: Okimono or symbolic home accent
Features: Flowing moss tail design, hand-cast detail, warm golden-bronze patina, expressive features
Dimensions: 1 3/4"W x 4"D x 1 1/2"H
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light patina consistent with age

A cherished emblem of eternity and harmony, this minogame is a quiet reminder that beauty lies in the slow unfolding of time.

Additional Information
size:
1 3/4"W x 4"D x 1 1/2"H