April 23, 2024
Early Crane on Tortoise Sculpture
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Oriental Antiques >> Bronze Description: § Antique bronze sculpture § Crane on Tortoise § Origin early China § 4in. X 5.5in. X 7in. § Weight 2lbs, 2.5 oz Condition: -Piece has original finish and patina consistant with antiquity. -Purchased from estate of collector, represented as pre-1800 Chinese origin. -T is some object missing from the left inner side of the craneâe(tm)s mouth. My research of crane sculpture and art of this period would suggest that the object could possibly be a fish, a lingzhi plant (The word lingzhi , in Chinese, means "herb of spiritual potency" and has also been described as "mushroom of immortality"), or perhaps a period gem? -Further research for purposes of restoration is warranted. Do your own due diligence. -Additional pics available upon request. Feng Shui Crane on Tortoise - Ancient Feng Shui texts noted that the crane is another most important bird symbol next to the mythical phoenix. The crane represents the patriarch of the kingdom of the wings and is the bird of immortality. The beautiful crane can fly to the heaven and is endowed with many mythical attributes and the symbol of immortality, happiness and longevity. It lived over 1000 years and does not need food but only to consume water. Cranes also bring wisdom, solve all kinds of problems, dissolves hindrances/obstacles allowing
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