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CHINA, circa 1900 Gilded copper turtle, a "xing jiu ling" game accessory. The animal carries on its back a cylinder symbolizing a candle decorated with lotus leaves at the base and top. A cartouche is inscribed with "lun yu yu zhu". Height: 36 cm, length: 23.5 cm, width: 18 cm. (Several small dents, lid does not engage properly).
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CHINA, circa 1900 Gilded copper turtle, a "xing jiu ling" game accessory. The animal carries on its back a cylinder symbolizing a candle decorated with lotus leaves at the base and top. A cartouche is inscribed with "lun yu yu zhu". Height: 36 cm, length: 23.5 cm, width: 18 cm. (Several small dents, lid does not engage properly).
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