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Bronze Crane Turtle

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Turtle and Crane Figurine

Japanese Bronze Buddhist Turtle and Crane Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Japanese bronze (19th Century) figure of a mythological turtle having a crane perched on the back

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes
Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Located in Hudson, NY

The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming in a gentle current.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Pair of Patinated Bronze Cranes on Turtles
Pair of Patinated Bronze Cranes on Turtles

Pair of Patinated Bronze Cranes on Turtles

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of contemporary, intricately detailed sculptural cranes, each standing on turtles, in solid patinated bronze.

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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Garden Ornament in Bronze Crane on a Turtle
Vintage Chinese Garden Ornament in Bronze Crane on a Turtle

Vintage Chinese Garden Ornament in Bronze Crane on a Turtle

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Tall and lean garden ornament in shape of this patinated 'Crane on a Turtle'. It is vintage and made to imitate much earlier Chinese pieces. This piece dates from circa 1970-1980.

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

The crane, which can see a great distance but is unstable on its feet in the sea, represents one aspect, while the turtle, able to cross the sea but lacking long distance vision, rep...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware
Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu consists two individual chests that can be used separately. Beautiful, very unique, solid brass and iron hardware features cranes and turtles, both...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Extraordinary Bronze Art Nouveau Garden Lantern Crab, Turtle, & Crane
Japanese Extraordinary Bronze Art Nouveau Garden Lantern Crab, Turtle, & Crane

Japanese Extraordinary Bronze Art Nouveau Garden Lantern Crab, Turtle, & Crane

Located in South Burlington, VT

The first we have seen Japan, a handsome fine quality large bronze lantern in Art Nouveau taste replete with a crab, turtle, lady bug and crane topped, vine motif firebox and with f...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Silver Gold Bronze Cranes And Turtles Vase, Signed Collectors Box
Japanese Silver Gold Bronze Cranes And Turtles Vase, Signed Collectors Box

Japanese Silver Gold Bronze Cranes And Turtles Vase, Signed Collectors Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

A recent Japanese acquisition Mint condition and accompanied by its original artisan documents and signed wooden collectors storage box tomobako A fine contemporary tall ovoid ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder
Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder

Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A single bronze Japanese candlestick with crane resting on top of a turtle with lotus leaf candle cup on top.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze 19th Century Pocket Watch Holder with Crane on a Turtle
French Bronze 19th Century Pocket Watch Holder with Crane on a Turtle

French Bronze 19th Century Pocket Watch Holder with Crane on a Turtle

Located in Delft, NL

French bronze 19th century pocket watch holder with crane on a turtle A French 19th century bronze sculpture of a crane with 1 leg on a turtle on a marble 8 sided base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle
Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle

Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle

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H 47.5 in W 19 in D 12.5 in

Bronze Japanese Crane on Turtle

Located in Stamford, CT

Late Meiji Period bronze Japanese crane standing on a turtle. Both are detailed.

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Cranes Standing on Turtles
Pair Bronze Cranes Standing on Turtles

Pair Bronze Cranes Standing on Turtles

Located in New York, NY

Pair Bronze Crane Candleholder Standing on Turtles

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Pair Of 20thc Bronze Cranes On Turtles
Pair Of 20thc Bronze Cranes On Turtles

Pair Of 20thc Bronze Cranes On Turtles

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H 30.5 in W 4 in D 8 in

Pair Of 20thc Bronze Cranes On Turtles

Located in Atlanta, GA

PAIR OF 20thC BRONZE CRANES ON TURTLES

Category

20th Century Sculptures

Chinese Bronze Crane on the Turtle Table Lamp
Chinese Bronze Crane on the Turtle Table Lamp

Chinese Bronze Crane on the Turtle Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Elegant 19th century Chinese bronze candlestick. The crane on the back of the tortoise (symbol of longevity) that has been customized as a table lamp. This lamp is fitted with hardb...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Crane Bronze Candlesticks with Carp Mounted on Turtles
Antique Pair of Crane Bronze Candlesticks with Carp Mounted on Turtles

Antique Pair of Crane Bronze Candlesticks with Carp Mounted on Turtles

Located in Antrim, GB

A superb antique pair of candlesticks cast in the form of bronze cranes with ormolu carp in their beaks which supports a single gilt sconce the Cranes are balancing on turtles backs ...

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Antique 1890s French Chinese Export More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Gilt Bronze Candlestick Figure of a Crane on a Turtle, 19th Century
Japanese Gilt Bronze Candlestick Figure of a Crane on a Turtle, 19th Century

Japanese Gilt Bronze Candlestick Figure of a Crane on a Turtle, 19th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Quality Japanese gilt bronze candlestick figure of a crane standing on the back of a turtle, a lotus plant in its beak forming the candle sconce.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

Bronze Candlesticks Oriental Design
Bronze Candlesticks Oriental Design

Bronze Candlesticks Oriental Design

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H 11 in W 3 in D 4 in

Bronze Candlesticks Oriental Design

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage bronze candlesticks. Crane on back of turtle. Lotus leaves in mouth.

Category

20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Crane on a Turtle, 1800s
Bronze Crane on a Turtle, 1800s

Bronze Crane on a Turtle, 1800s

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H 6.3 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in

Bronze Crane on a Turtle, 1800s

Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire

A small bronze table sculpture of a delicately carved crane riding on the back of a turtle, circa 1800s.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Art-Nouveau Bronze Vase with Cranes and Turtles

Japanese Art-Nouveau Bronze Vase with Cranes and Turtles

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

The base of this heavy, bronze baluster vase is surrounded by sculptures of small turtles emerging from water and incised with snowy cranes swooping down into the water for fish.

Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina
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Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Red undercolor is exposed throughout the vase ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

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