Since ancient times, people have believed that animal totem figurines are amulets, endow their owners with protective powers, and symbolize qualities and concepts that are important to humans.
In the culture of many ancient states, various archetypes of the animal world were endowed with deep meaning. In ancient Egypt and Rome, certain animals embodied cosmic and divine energies.
From century to century, images of mythical and real animals, depicted on frescoes, bas-reliefs, figurines, boxes and other products, decorate both temple complexes and palaces, and people’s homes.
With the development of the art of making figurines, a tradition of collecting them also developed. Since such products often decorated noble houses and were luxury items, they were made from precious woods, animal bones, rare precious stones, porcelain and crystal.
Animal figurines decorating the interior can characterize the owner of the house to a certain extent.
The turtle, an important symbol of Chinese mythology, symbolizes long life, strong support in life, wisdom and knowledge.
