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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.
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Pair of Japanese Meiji Bronze Crane Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th/early 20th century Japanese bronze candlesticks in the shapes of cranes. These
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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
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
$1,461 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$4,483 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ " by ikasu White/Red/Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
