Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Lucky Turtle'
Arching a long neck from his intricately patterned shell, a wise old turtle calmly surveys his world. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the elegant, stylized figure in clay. Using the celadon technique, they color the smooth jade contours with a delightfully crackled glaze. In Chinese belief, the turtle symbolizes good luck, health and a long life.
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