{"product_id":"turtle-bronze-statue","title":"Bronze turtle - Small statuette","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Turtle\u003c\/strong\u003e, an elegant and meaningful piece of art that symbolizes luck and wisdom. Perfect for those who want a touch of Greek culture in their home, or as a gift idea for friends and family.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis figurine is a tribute to the beauty and endurance of the turtle, an animal revered in many cultures.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003egreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e 3 x 1,5 cm (1,18 x 0,59 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003e21 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turtle is a sacred animal in the \u003cstrong\u003eancient\u003c\/strong\u003e Greek world linked to the \u003cstrong\u003elegend of the nymph Chelone\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had mocked Zeus on her wedding day, for this she was punished and thrown into the sea, forced to carry her house on her back, just like a turtle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turtle is an emblem of longevity, tenacity, strength, wisdom and patience. They are therefore considered a \u003cstrong\u003elucky charm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of protection and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u0026quot;tortoise\u0026quot; in Greek is \u0026quot;\u0026chi;\u0026epsilon;\u0026lambda;ώ\u0026nu;\u0026eta;\u0026quot;, i.e. chelone. This animal was often associated with Hermes, the god of messengers, who according to legend transformed a turtle into a lyre, the musical instrument symbolizing harmony.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, finding a turtle has always been considered a sign of good luck and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003ebronze statue\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30034897305703,"sku":"8056992837720","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/turtle-bronze-statuette-frontview.webp?v=1771692790","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-fr\/products\/statue-tortue-en-bronze","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}