Set of pieces ‘Turtles and crab’, Qing dinasty

Three round sculptures. The set consists of a carved wooden crab with its claws held in front of its head and its legs bent, and two metal turtles made with great attention to detail. Both animals have an auspicious meaning of longevity, wisdom, harmony and wealth.

Size: 5.2 x 3.3 cm (x2); 5.6 x 2.7 x 7.5 cm (approx.)

Weight: 72 g (x2); 67 g; Total weight: 211 g