Description: Chinese Warring States Gilt Gold Turtle Figurine 战国搓金银龟 / Warring States Period (战国,B.C 475~221) // Size: 2.40inches x 0.82inches /////The Warring States Period (475?–221 BC) was an era of division in ancient China. After the relatively peaceful and philosophical Spring and Autumn Period, various states were at war before the Qin state conquered them all, and China was reunited under the Qin Dynasty.In Ancient China, the turtle, one of the longest living animals on Earth, was associated with the creation of the world and considered sacred as in many parts of the world.