Crane Birds

・Sign of Good Luck and Prosperity: In Japanese folklore, certain birds like cranes and pheasants are considered symbols of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity.

Richly decorated in gold with cranes, geese and other birds amidst flowering plants, rocky landscapes and foliage, the cabinet retains its elaborate engraved gilt-brass mounts and is...

The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding...

The central composition is alive with elegant peacocks, cranes and smaller birds woven amongst luxuriant flowers, curling vines and stylised foliage.

A beautiful Japanese Mingei Nezumi Shino Ware (志野焼, Shino-Yaki) pottery Chawan tea bowl for tea ceremony that features a sumptuous glaze with wonderful subtle shifts in color, patter...

The sides are equally decorative, incorporating cranes or phoenix-like birds amongst stylised clouds, while the neck is densely ornamented with chrysanthemums, geometric motifs and r...

Near pair of late Meji period turquoise ground cloisonne vases with birds and foliage motif. Bright colors with good enameling, cranes, butterflies and sparrow birds surrounded by fl...

Kasugas typically have a cylindrical column in the form of a bird (crane’s) leg according to some authorities, surmounted by a small ring.

Kasugas typically have a cylindrical column in the form of a bird (crane’s) leg according to some authorities, surmounted by a small ring.

The doors and sides are embellished with figural and floral soapstone decoration, depicting graceful birds, cranes, and various blossoms set against a backdrop of gilt landscapes and...

A fine quality late 19th Century, Meiji period Japanese bronze two handled vase with wonderful mixed metal relief decoration, depicting a Crane and birds flying among exotic flowers ...

Beside her stands a large bird, resembling a crane, and she holds a bright flame in her hands.

The front features a cinnabar-red lacquer ground with hand-painted and parcel gilt-accented imagery of flowers, branches, ducks, cranes, flying and perched exotic birds, and foliage,...

Art Deco Chandelier by Boris Lacroix, France 1935. signed. model crane. 6 opalescent bird design coupelles. bronze, new nickel plated.

The lower body is enveloped in molded clouds and painted with birds in flight, including cranes, waterfowl, and smaller birds suspended against a pale sky ground.

・Sign of Good Luck and Prosperity: In Japanese folklore, certain birds like cranes and pheasants are considered symbols of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity.

Le Secretaire (The Secretary Bird) – A distinctive African raptor with crane-like legs, long tail feathers, and a head crest.

Gated garden depicts flowering trees, bushes, and flowers with exotic birds and white cranes. The idyllic scene has delicate soft colors over a dramatic green background with a vinta...

A rare pair of ormolu triform Candlesticks in the style of Piranesi having flame sconces with flower & bird stems with crane & ramshead corners above further section with scroll & an...

The five birds: crane, phoenix, mandarin duck, heron and wagtail represent the five Confucian relationships; in this case the crane stands for the key deference of son to father.

The narrow field is anchored by three distinct, ivory-toned circular medallions, each housing a stylized mythological bird, possibly a crane or phoenix, symbolizing longevity.

The piece is decorated with a crane and eagle bird motif. Presumably a work of Hayashi Kodenji, 1831 to 1915, a Japanese cloisonne artist.

A beautiful set of antique acid etched glass double doors, the two main panels artistically glazed with an acid etched riverbank scene depicting a swan, crane and birds among water, ...

The body is divided into three registers: the base encircled with a frieze of elephants in low relief, the middle section with tropical foliage, and the uppermost register featuring ...

There are many motifs around these large pieces, cranes, swallows, flowers and birds of many different varieties.

A truly breathtaking, museum-quality contemporary high-jewelry statement brooch depicting a majestic crane (or heron) bird in mid-display. Masterfully handcrafted in solid 18k white ...

Created in the heart of Idar-Oberstein, the celebrated hub for gemstone artistry, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece radiates luxury, elegance, and unparalleled craftsmanship, inviting y...

This piece enjoys a rare pictorial design with elegant depictions of cranes and other birds in a botanical setting. Both its pictorials and florals enjoy a wide range of hues, with e...

Kasugas typically have a cylindrical column in the form of a bird (crane’s) leg according to some authorities, surmounted by a small ring.

At the center, a graceful bird (possibly a crane or pheasant) appears mid-flight among blossoms, reinforcing themes of harmony with nature and seasonal beauty—central to Japanese vis...

Dina Brodsky uses gouache and watercolor on paper in "Brown-Hooded Parrot," to depict the multi-hued bird hanging precariously from a thin branch. The little bird cranes its neck, cu...

A set of 3 antique acid etched glass doors artistically glazed with an idyllic riverbank scene with birds, crane, foliage, flowers and a church to the central pane.

Notice the lovely flying crane bronze bird form motif grills on all sides and intricately engraved panels.

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...

A crane or heron flies as a purple silhouette, while a small bird is fully render with a pink stripe behind it.

The Japanese iris, peonies, bamboos, ki-monos, calligraphy, fish, butterflies and other insects, the blackbirds, cranes and wading birds, the cats, tigers, and dragons were endless s...

Kasugas typically have a cylindrical column in the form of a bird (crane’s) leg according to some authorities, surmounted by a small ring.

The lower row features a large fish plate (symbol of abundance) flanked by two crane plate (bird of longevity and royalty). Shorter strips and low-relief bosses lined up the side and...

Kasugas typically have a cylindrical column in the form of a bird (crane’s) leg according to some authorities, surmounted by a small ring.

Kasugas typically have a cylindrical column in the form of a bird (crane’s) leg according to some authorities, surmounted by a small ring.

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 waterfowl displays an attractive silhouette, with its neck raised and head craned back, gazing upwards. The bird's wings held tight against its plump body.

The execution of detail completed in this work demonstrates elegance of craft, on the part of the artist. There appear to be cranes on the vase; these birds are often associated with...

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 ...

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...

Unlike the dense medallion designs of earlier periods, this composition features scattered, highly detailed scenes of flora and fauna, including stylized trees, flying cranes, and my...

The reverse shows a magnificent scene of cranes, emblematic birds that symbolise longevity, resting on bamboo.

Used together Since ancient times, the auspicious pattern is called sho-chiku-bai or Three Friends of Winter and has been used in a wide variety of ornaments and ceramics. Crane is a...

He represents Fukurokuju, the deity of longevity and wisdom in Japanese folklore, derived from "The Old Man of the South Pole" in Chinese mythology. He is seen with a crane on his ba...

Modernist figure of an ostrich or crane bird in Oregon pine by Kaija Aarikka. Hard to come by as only a limited edition were made.