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Vintage Reconstituted Stone Tortoise or Turtle Garden Ornament, England 1970s

Offered by: Modern Antiquarian

Description
Shell patterned in layered, feathered arcs, this reconstituted stone tortoise in warm earthy tones with traces of terracotta-colored paint sits low and wide, with the unhurried presence the animal has carried in garden symbolism for centuries. Tortoises were among the earliest animal subjects in European garden ornament, appearing in Renaissance Italian gardens as emblems of the motto festina lente, or make haste slowly, a reminder that steadiness outpaces speed. That philosophical association gave the tortoise a lasting place in formal and informal garden design alike, from Medici villa grounds to the English cottage border. Traces of original color remain along the shell edge, just visible beneath the weathered surface. 3.5"w x 6.25"d x 3"h

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Styles / Movements:	Modern
200 Lex Booth #:	59
Dealer Reference #:	MADE1003053872
Incollect Reference #:	874637

Dimensions

W.	3.5 in;	H.	3 in;	D.	6.25 in;
W.	8.89 cm;	H.	7.62 cm;	D.	15.88 cm;

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