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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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Antique Japanese Plate with Cranes 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
is made in Japan.
There is two cranes on this plate.
Two cranes walking or flying together is the
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
$1,430 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Pine and crane, silk
Located in Niiza, JP
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Box size: 80 x 80 x 580 mm, 800g Tomo-bako(Original box)
Pine and crane, a Japanese auspicious pattern
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Cranes on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Kano School painting of pine trees overlooking two beautifully painted cranes and floral
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
