Retracted turtle

carved tortoise with retractable, movable head; legs are pulled in and do not move

Date

late 18th-19th century

In our collection

since November the 27th, 2013 up to now

Dimensions

9/16 × 1 3/8 × 1 13/16 in. (1.43 × 3.49 × 4.6 cm) (with head retracted) 2 5/16 in. (5.87 cm) (with head fully extended)

Location

Not on View

Medium

Wood

Price

Composition