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Sacred turtle in China
2004-01-08
- Classification
- Photograph
- Museum
- Wikimedia Commons
- Rights
- CC BY-SA 3.0, as the museum states it.
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About this work
In the grotto of the flute reeds, China, a family shows reverence for an ancient turtle. The turtle is a symbol of longevity throughout many parts of Asia. Its four feet represent the four corners of the earth, its endurance is considered to last 10,000 years. A symbol of good luck and long life, many turtles are pushed towards extinction by consumption in Chinese medicine.
