A set of three Taisho period (1912-1926) Japanese bronze cranes
A set of three Taisho period (1912-1926) Japanese bronze cranes
Circa 1930
Stock Number: 13036/GSO
Height
90.00cm
[35.43 inches]
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The red-crowned Crane (Gurus Japonensis) is the second rarest crane in the world. In maturity the crane has snow white plumage with a patch of red skin on top of the head, which turns a bright, vivid red when the bird becomes excited or angry.
In Japan the Red-crowned Crane is known as the Tancho and in legend is believed to live for thousands of years, revered throughout the East as a symbol of peace, good fortune, longevity and fidelity.
In Japan the Red-crowned Crane is known as the Tancho and in legend is believed to live for thousands of years, revered throughout the East as a symbol of peace, good fortune, longevity and fidelity.
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