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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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Japanese Antique"Wooden Crane Sculpture" 1860s~1900s/ Wabisabi Object Folk Art
Located in 足利市, JP
This exquisite Meiji-period (late 19th to early 20th century) wooden sculpture of a standing crane is a breathtaking triumph of Japanese minimalist folk art (Mingei).
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Car...
Materials
Wood, Burl
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.
Batch 85 63433 DSKKE
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
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) [mm]
Box size: 80 x 75 x 630 mm, 830 g
Colored cloth and silk, wooden tip
The crane...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ II" White Red Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The Japanese saying goes, "A crane lives a thousand years, a tortoise lives ten thousand years," making cranes a symb...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
K8 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, crane, silk
Located in Niiza, JP
Silk Scroll tip: resin
Size Image size: 410 (W) x 1100 (H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 540 (W) x 1900 (H) [mm]
Box size: 80 x 80 x 630 mm 900g Comes with a box, although it is not an orig...
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
