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What do cranes symbolize in Japan?
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In Japan, the crane normally symbolizes good fortune because of the legend that the bird can live a thousand years. The tortoise and the dragon also represent luck in that country. You'll find a collection of Japanese furniture, jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Japanese Crane Art on 1stDibs
Large Japanese Meji period Bronze Crane, 181cm
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze statue of a life size Craned, circa 1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ II" White Red Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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The Japanese saying goes, "A crane lives a thousand years, a tortoise lives ten thousand years
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vrouw op brug
Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm
77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
$1,486 Sale Price
20% Off
K7 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, silk, crane
Located in Niiza, JP
Hanging scroll, silk, crane
Image size: 420 (W) x 1270 (H) [mm] Scroll size: 560 (W) x 2120 (H
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
K8 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, crane, silk
Located in Niiza, JP
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Box size: 80 x 80 x 630 mm 900g Comes with a box, although it is not an original box.
Crane, a
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Meiji period 19th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Also usuable as wall mounted screen
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bronze
$4,559 Sale Price
20% Off