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Turtle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a turtle titled "Turtle" by artist Isamu Noguchi, featuring a dark brown patina with green undertones, the turtle has a textured shell with visible ridges and a long tail, four legs are visible with the front legs positioned forward and the back legs positioned back, the head is turned to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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