JAPAN.
JAPAN. Red and gold lacquered wood. Two magnificent votive sculptures depicting “Tsuru” cranes standing on the backs of turtles. In Japanese tradition, the crane (Tsuru) is a symbol of longevity, happiness, and fidelity, while the tortoise (Kame) represents longevity, wisdom, and protection. The combination of the crane and the turtle thus forms a particularly auspicious symbol, evoking a long and happy life, prosperity, and good fortune. H. 40 cm and 41 cm. One has a chip
JAPAN. Red and gold lacquered wood. Two magnificent votive sculptures depicting “Tsuru” cranes standing on the backs of turtles. In Japanese tradition, the crane (Tsuru) is a symbol of longevity, happiness, and fidelity, while the tortoise (Kame) represents longevity, wisdom, and protection. The combination of the crane and the turtle thus forms a particularly auspicious symbol, evoking a long and happy life, prosperity, and good fortune. H. 40 cm and 41 cm. One has a chip
