Original old scroll painting - 'Cranes and Pine' - Handpainted on silk - With signature 'Oju Nankoku' 応需南谷 (By request) and seal 'Nankoku' 南谷 - Japan - First half 20th century

Original old scroll painting - 'Cranes and Pine' - Handpainted on silk - With signature 'Oju Nankoku' 応需南谷 (By request) and seal 'Nankoku' 南谷 - Japan - First half 20th century Japan, ca. 1920 Roller ends bone Stamped and signed Handpainted on silk Measurements: (width x height) Total size: approx. 47 x 174 cm (excl. roller ends) Size painting: approx. 36 x 112 cm Good condition, signs of aging (some wrinkles and stain) , see description and photos Throughout Asia, the crane is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth. In Japan, the crane is one of the mystical or holy creatures (others include the dragon and the tortoise) and symbolizes good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. The pine tree is also considered a symbol of longevity because its needles are always green. The painting will be carefully packaged and shipped by registered post.