Art Deco Japanese Girl Riding on Turtle from Marcell Goldscheider, 1930s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Exceptional Marcell Goldscheider Art Déco porcelain figurine group: Japanese girl with her hair plaited into a long, tight plait, wearing a traditional robe - kimono with elaborate floral decoration, belt and thong sandals, sitting sideways on the shell of a large, moving turtle with its head held high, supporting herself on her right hand, in which she holds a Japanese peony. In Japan, turtles are associated with longevity, immortality and, above all, stability due to their long lifespan. A turtle is considered a good omen and represents Mother Earth, wisdom and protection. In Japanese mythology, the turtle is also associated with the underworld and the souls of the deceased. An extraordinary porcelain-model by the company Marcell Goldscheider, possibly a unique piece that does not appear in the catalogue raisonné. Designed and made 1928-1939 Manufactory: Marcell Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material & Technique: hand-crafted and hand-painted porcelain, glossy finish Size: Height: 12,0 cm / 4.72 in Width: 13,0 cm / 5.11 in Depth: 9,0 cm / 3.54 in Marks: MARCELL GOLDSCHEIDER PORZELLAN / PORCELAIN manufactory stamp Bibliography: DECHANT / GOLDSCHEIDER, GOLDSCHEIDER: Firmengeschichte und Werkverzeichnis / History of the Company and Catalogue of Works, Stuttgart (Germany), 2007, Pages 546-549, Number - not listed and Page 608 Mark GS Marcell Wien 2 Condition: Very good

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Creator	Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna (Manufacturer)
Manufacturer	Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna (Manufacturer)
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1920 to 1929
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Art Deco
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Product Code	EMT-2176966
Materials	Ceramic
Color	Maroon
Width	13 cm 13 cm
Depth	9 cm 9 cm
Height	12 cm 12 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Austria
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
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