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What do cranes symbolize in Japan?

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What do cranes symbolize in Japan?
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...

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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

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Bronze

Japanese Unique Old Hand Crafted Two Cranes Wood Shelf , Mingei Folk Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we have seen- likely unique Rare and elegant Japanese Large Original Hand Crafted Wood "Double Crane" Mingei art display shelf Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent y...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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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. Stunning piece!
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Japan Magnificent Huge Antique Bronze Crane, 58 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Only one. See our video. Japan, a fine antique tall ,large scale hand caste bronze finely detailed red crested crane.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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