Five Yen Craft Turtle Pair
Pair of Turtles made of Five Yen Coins
Handmade vintage pieces from the 1980-1990s
Five Yen, or “Go-en” in Japanese, is thought of as auspicious due to wordplay as “Go-en” also means “fortuitous encounters”
The hole in the five yen coin is said to help you see into the future and that luck can come through easily
These are “minogame” turtles from Japanese folklore that have long tails made of seaweed
These mythical creatures are said to live for 10,000 years and therefore represents longevity and wisdom
SIZE (Approx.)
LARGE
LENGTH* 31CM (12.2") X WIDTH 9CM (3.5") X HEIGHT 5CM (2")
SMALL
LENGTH* 26.3CM (10.4") X WIDTH 7.8CM (3.1") X HEIGHT 3.5CM (1.4")
*Length from head to end of tail
WEIGHT (without packaging)
377 Grams (Total for Pair)
CONDITION - VERY GOOD
Very good condition. Lovely patina developing on the coins which will darken further in time.
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Pair of Turtles made of Five Yen Coins
Handmade vintage pieces from the 1980-1990s
Five Yen, or “Go-en” in Japanese, is thought of as auspicious due to wordplay as “Go-en” also means “fortuitous encounters”
The hole in the five yen coin is said to help you see into the future and that luck can come through easily
These are “minogame” turtles from Japanese folklore that have long tails made of seaweed
These mythical creatures are said to live for 10,000 years and therefore represents longevity and wisdom
SIZE (Approx.)
LARGE
LENGTH* 31CM (12.2") X WIDTH 9CM (3.5") X HEIGHT 5CM (2")
SMALL
LENGTH* 26.3CM (10.4") X WIDTH 7.8CM (3.1") X HEIGHT 3.5CM (1.4")
*Length from head to end of tail
WEIGHT (without packaging)
377 Grams (Total for Pair)
CONDITION - VERY GOOD
Very good condition. Lovely patina developing on the coins which will darken further in time.
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Pair of Turtles made of Five Yen Coins
Handmade vintage pieces from the 1980-1990s
Five Yen, or “Go-en” in Japanese, is thought of as auspicious due to wordplay as “Go-en” also means “fortuitous encounters”
The hole in the five yen coin is said to help you see into the future and that luck can come through easily
These are “minogame” turtles from Japanese folklore that have long tails made of seaweed
These mythical creatures are said to live for 10,000 years and therefore represents longevity and wisdom
SIZE (Approx.)
LARGE
LENGTH* 31CM (12.2") X WIDTH 9CM (3.5") X HEIGHT 5CM (2")
SMALL
LENGTH* 26.3CM (10.4") X WIDTH 7.8CM (3.1") X HEIGHT 3.5CM (1.4")
*Length from head to end of tail
WEIGHT (without packaging)
377 Grams (Total for Pair)
CONDITION - VERY GOOD
Very good condition. Lovely patina developing on the coins which will darken further in time.
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.