A large Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze crane
A large Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze crane
Circa 1880
Stock Number: 14780/GSO
Height
150.00cm
[59.06 inches]
Width 23.00cm [9.06 inches]
Depth 115.00cm [45.28 inches]
Width 23.00cm [9.06 inches]
Depth 115.00cm [45.28 inches]
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The Red Crowned Crane (Grus Japonenisis) is the second rarest Crane in the World. In maturity the bird has a snow-white plumage with a crown of red skin on top of the head – this turns vivid red during the mating season or when angry.
In Japan the Red Crowned Crane, also known as the Tancho, in Legend are believed to live for a thousand years. Revered throughout the East the bird is recognised as a symbol of peace, good fortune, longevity and fidelity.
In Japan the Red Crowned Crane, also known as the Tancho, in Legend are believed to live for a thousand years. Revered throughout the East the bird is recognised as a symbol of peace, good fortune, longevity and fidelity.
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