THE CHARISMATIC SEA TURTLE

AP Limited Editions presents The Charismatic Sea Turtle in a lively Maki-e composition crafted by our celebrated artist, Kogaku San.

Turtle iconography has been celebrated in ancient and popular culture across the world. There are many legends and beliefs that surround the Turtle from the ancient folklore of North American indigenous cultures which believed that the world rested on the back of a great giant turtle; to the contemporary custom of regarding turtles as auspicious Feng Shui symbols by the Chinese. Traditional Japanese revere the Turtle as the God Kumpira, protecting those navigating the high seas while Ancient Greek and Roman folklore documents the Turtle as the symbol of the Goddess Aphrodite and Venus.

Most Sea Turtles can achieve a lifespan of over 50 years and these mysterious creatures traversed the worlds’ oceans for the last 100 million years!

AP Limited Editions invites you to celebrate the symbolism of this legendary creature and invoke a greater share of its qualities of strength, grounding and steadiness to your journey of life.