Antique Crane

Each rank was represented by a different species, and while there were slight variations over time, by the Qing Dynasty the order from highest to lowest was: (1) crane, (2) golden ph...

Some larger sections feature images of cranes and minogame (turtles with long tails), both symbols of longevity, while other feature dragons and phoenix, symbols of authority and pow...

Although not a direct copy, the present work combines elements from the illustrations in Walter Crane’s Queen Summer or The Tourney of the Lily & the Rose, first published by Cassell...

One side of the box shows an elderly couple standing under a tree by a flowing waterway, the next side shows the same waterway, just downstream with a branch hanging down, the third ...

The architect was Howard Crane of Detroit. The style is a pastiche of Adam, Orientalist, leafiness and a general exoticness.

A long-legged insect with an extended abdomen, possibly a crane fly or related species. 8. A larval or worm-like form, representing an early stage in an insect's life cycle. 9.

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...

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

Each of these lamps are beautifully hand painted with a gorgeous yellow ground and further detailed with colorful cranes, chrysanthemum flowers, peonies, nymphaea nelumbo, vines, and...

A Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set The large Chinese designed rectangular desk set centered with a bronze crane and two decorated ink holders on eithe...

This pattern is a match to the Ralph & James Clews pattern called " Crane in Chinese Garden". A photo of the Clews plate in this pattern is on page 142 of Griselda Lewis' "A Collecto...

Flemish scenes of activity on the river with sailing barges, fishermen and cranes. Within flowerhead borders, second half of the 18th century.

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

He invited for his students' benefit such guests as George Luks, Bruce Crane, Eugene Higgins and John Noble. He formed the Essex Painters Society.

Each door is beautifully glazed with acid etched details depicting an idyllic riverbank scene with foliage, birds and cranes. Made from pine, these doors feature smart moulding to th...

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...

Chinese six-panel folding screen with decorative carved forest with standing and flying cranes, with reverse side depicting village and figures of people, terminating on brass square...

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

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 ...

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.

The auspicious composition features a group of red-crown cranes, the symbol of longevity. Three of them perch on the rock by the ocean (East Sea) an two of them are in flight.

The designs are often creatures from Japanese mythology such as the crane or the tortoise, or a family crest, or a name (written in kanji).

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.

The designs are often creatures from Japanese mythology such as the crane or the tortoise, or a family crest, or a name (written in kanji).

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

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.

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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...

-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...

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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 ...

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

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

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...

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 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.

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Green painted and having applied carved and gilt cartouche and floral mouldings the upper panel inset with an oil on canvas depicting a crane And wolf warily drinking from the same g...