Description: Its smooth domed shell decorated with incised hexagons, surrounded by a band with curving archaic motifs within two rings. Its long thin head raised, with a pointy snout and small eyes. Its feet and tale flare out from its shell. The underside decorated with incised curving lines. In the groove on the side a small smooth green stone is clamped (often found in these carvings, meaning behind unknown). Mottled black in some areas (sign of age).
Style of: Han (206BC – AD 220), age determination uncertain
Length: 10cm, Width: 8cm
Orientations May 1990, pg.82, fig.11. Orientations October 1990, pg.77. http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/10938248_han-dynasty-chinese-jade-turtle-figure