Complimentary Pair Chinese 19th Century Turtle Gilt Bronze & Cloisonne Boxes, each with a number cast into foot corresponding to on in cover, 1 with archaistic body on turquoise, the other with gilt scales on turquoise and each with what is probably a pile of books or boxes to the cover as finial. Width 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm.).PROVENANCE: Private collection, New York. NOTE: In Chinese Mythology, the tortoise is sacred and symbolizes longevity, power, and tenacity.