Antique Crane

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Morley 1999, catalog No. C-188) with colorful crane birds, lovely plants, flowers and a lovely pattern of a fan with an Asiatic-inspired figure with a cherry tree in it.

Around the neck there are hexagon pattern and double crane mons. Signed Kinkozan in a red seal under the base.

In the sky, a pair of cranes were flying. Most animals were emblems of longevity.

Other plates from "The Ornamental Arts of Japan" that may also be available: - Plate 1: Fruit and Bird Composition - Plate 3: Japanese Fans with Gold and Lacquer Designs - Plat...

The top section features graceful cranes in flight, symbolizing longevity and grace, while the bottom showcases phoenixes amidst a garden landscape, embodying renewal and beauty.

To the turkey's left, two cranes (Grus grus) occupy an important place in the composition.

Chinese Coromandel figural red lacquer 12-panel screen depicting pagoda and landscape scenes, decorative gilt floral border panels, gilt carved lower panels, and reverse side depicti...

Other plates from "The Ornamental Arts of Japan" that may also be available: - Plate 2: Chrysanthemum and Bamboo - Plate 3: Japanese Fans with Gold and Lacquer Designs - Plate ...

This training made him sensitive to the new trends in English decorative arts and the work of the famous artist, writer and designer William Morris (1834-1896); the writer, poet, cri...

The classic design, featuring a deer looking back over the shoulder, flanked by a crane in flight is a classic theme encountered in all textiles from the region.

The lotus represents purity and enlightenment, while the crane is a symbol of longevity and good fortune.

The central panel is beautifully inlaid with an elegant urn with a fox and a crane and joined by X-form stretcher surmounted by foliate cast finial.

The designs often include traditional Japanese elements such as chrysanthemums, cranes, and other symbols of good fortune. The blue underglaze painting on these dishes closely mimics...

The body of the censer features a pair of phoenixes among paulownia on one side, and an eagle and crane among pine the other. The eagle and one phoenix depicted in flight under billo...

Edo period painting (mid 19th century) of plum, bamboo, white camellias, cranes and mandarin ducks in a snowy scape with gold leaf clouds.

The preface of the edition is by Robert Frost and is his second prose appearance in a book. Reference: (Crane D2); Howes B1022.

Its design revolves around a center floral motif with protruding blossoming branches and a crane in mid-flight all set on an orangey-red background color.

Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, each chair features a carved splat adorned with a hand-carved oval medallion depicting a peony and a bird, perhaps a crane, among ope...

Nezha's connection to this symbol signifies his role as a celestial enforcer, a force of order in a world that can sometimes teeter into chaos. At his side stands a crane, the majest...

-Attractive tapestry unusually depicting a large Baroque country house or mansion with turrets in the background -The four exotic birds in the foreground are a charming feature, the...

In the foreground is a crane in the water, at which the two women look.

This finely cast, well composed, pedestal lamp depicts mythical creatures on the base, cranes in high relief on the stem areas and birds among rocks and trees on the upper section.

The central door is inset with a fine Japanese gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e lacquer panel on a black ground, depicting buildings in a stylised landscape by the shore, with wading c...

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme square shaped box and cover, glazed in cobalt blue, with relief molded flying cranes, flowering prunus branches, and squirrels, the cover bordered...

Reproduced: J G Sowerby & Thomas Crane, At Home, Marcus Ward & Co, 1881, p.17. The current work was reproduced in Sowerby and Crane’s 1881 children’s book, At Home, where is accompa...

- Stunning antique Chinese red lacquer chest of drawers or commode - We date this important piece of furniure to 1890 - With three drawers there is ample storage on this gorgeous c...

The Black Sun Press was founded by Harry Crosby (1898–1929) and published —in small, exquisite editions and with no expense spared— the work of English and American expatriate modern...

The panels depict lovely scenes of cranes by the water surrounded by charming water flora, leaves and flowers.

The surfaces throughout are profusely adorned with cloisonné enamel, the cloisons—set above a red-brown ground—wrought into a variety of forms, including cranes and scrolls. Each bea...

Beautifully etched with cranes, butterflies, plants, etc. There is a small, script barely noticeable monogram (RFG) just below the hinged lid.

Upholstered in figural tapestry centered with crane standing in a pond amongst shrubs and trees.

A body of water can be glimpsed in the distance, emphasizing the island setting. A crane-like bird stands prominently in the foreground, adding to the exotic and tranquil nature of ...

Published in the zenith of the Victorian era's fascination with the natural world, "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" (1896) was a definitive horticultural reference, reple...

The top is beautifully hand painted reverse-on-glass mirror with a chinoiserie scene of men, ladies, flying cranes, cherry blossom trees, and a gorgeous meadow.

The inlays showcases a pair of bird (appears to be cranes) in the center of a radiating double walled ring with vertical spokes.

This particular Caddy is highly carved with Fu symbol (Blessing of Good Fortune) to the the center of the handle. A Crane under fruiting tree symbolizing longevity, immortality and w...

The roof with a carved and pierced gallery below featuring auspicious animals and fruit, including a bat, a pair of cranes, peaches and Buddha's hands. Cranes and peaches are symbols...

In the background the cranes loading and unloading and in the foreground two figures of sailors loading goods on to a boat.

Signature motifs include peacocks, cranes, foliage and richly glazed surfaces. Makers’ marks may include “T.F.

Lithograph of statues of Chinese Deities: Kin-gan or Chin-hoan, god of tutelage, Ni-ni-fo or Fo-tek god of voluptuousness, and god of immortality with deer and crane. This print orig...

The mirror is of a design typical of the sixteenth century incorporating a pair of Cranes, sotsuru, conjoined at the beak with a tortoise kame-gata form central pierced boss in a “Y”...

This striking antique Chinese Peking rug features a rich, vibrant indigo blue field adorned with classic pictorial motifs, including elegant cranes, blossoming peach trees, and styli...

Framed by threads of light and dark contrasting woods, we see idealised park landscapes with Asian-style plants and birds. The two cranes on the panel of the secretary flap symbolise...

Later French import mark (swan) Woshing silver is excellently crafted and was made in most of the patterns popular in the export market, such as bamboo, dragons, cranes, floral moti...

Consisting of four main pieces: a teapot, coffee pot, creamer, and sugar bowl with cowl - along with six matching teacups and saucers, all of the pieces are applied with cranes and c...

Reproduced: J G Sowerby & Thomas Crane, At Home, Marcus Ward & Co, 1881, p.42. The current work was reproduced in Sowerby and Crane’s 1881 children’s book, At Home, where is accompa...

Antique Print of Dog Skulls from Iceland and Greenland – Gaimard, 1842 This finely detailed lithograph presents comparative studies of canine skulls, titled *Crâne de chien des Esqu...

Please see a similar example decorated with cranes; Smithsonian Collection accession number 2004.558a, b.

Ideal for enhancing the charm of your kitchen, console, or commode, this captivating pitcher and cups set showcases an enchanting sculpture of a graceful woman on one side and a maje...

(Mouse). The Wolf and the Crane. The Ape and the Cat. (The Monkey and the Cat).

On the upper part of the back, it showcases a flying crane with a circled red character "Zhen" (Matsurigoto), which means festival and ritual especially in Shinto religion.

Striding slightly behind this magnificent lion stands the lioness, her arched neck gracefully craning to peer curiously towards the observer, casting an enchanting spell upon all who...

Rare Art Deco piece featuring a crane or heron walking amongst a group of cattails while watching fish in the water.

The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonderful gold lacquer takamaki-e design of a gnarled and elegantly twisted plum tree with branches in full bloom. A border ...

But it is the vase that commands the attention here. There are cranes painted with detailed expressions, it seems, and dragonflies painted into this wonderful piece.

Late Edo (c. 1850) painting of a dramatic mountainside carved by a waterfall with a crane flying in the foreground and beautifully executed calligraphy.

The upper part is circular in form and contains various images of cranes in various poses and positions. The hardstone decorations are mounted onto a black lacquer ground, and the c...

The neck and skirt bands features flying cranes among scrolling floral vines. The foreground of the robe showcases three finely embroidered roundels centered on a basket of splendid ...

The background is accented with a fan featuring two black and white Manchurian cranes, a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.