Ancient bronze tortoise ashtray

Ancient bronze turtle – vintage ashtray repurposed as a box, in the spirit of a cabinet of curiosities. An old solid bronze ashtray in the shape of a turtle, a beautiful decorative piece with authentic charm. The finely crafted shell opens: originally an ashtray, this object can now be repurposed as a decorative box, catch-all, jewellery box, or integrated into a cabinet of curiosities. Its old brown-gold patina gives it a lot of character and fits perfectly into a chic vintage decor, country house, seaside, ethnic, or eclectic style. An original vintage piece, both useful and decorative, ideal on a console, bookshelf, or coffee table. Dimensions: Length: 17 cm. Width: 12 cm. Height: 7 cm. Type: Antique ashtray / repurposed decorative box. Material: Solid bronze. Style: Vintage / Cabinet of curiosities. Era: 20th century. Colour: Brown-gold patinated bronze. Condition: Good antique condition, signs of age consistent with its years. Feature: Opening shell. Bronze turtle, antique object, vintage decor, antique ashtray, bronze box, animal decor, curiosity, collection, repurposed object, chic flea market.