Early Crane on Tortoise Sculpture

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Early Crane on Tortoise Sculpture

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Sold Date: 05/08/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

Oriental Antiques >> Bronze

Description:

Â§ Antique bronze sculpture

Â§ Crane on Tortoise

Â§ Origin early China

Â§ 4in. X 5.5in. X 7in.

Â§ 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 upward progression and attainment of great heights with honor. For those who frequently travel, the crane blesses them with smoothness of flight. Emperors of China use the crane symbol to signify high position of power, staying in power, resilience and a life filled with honors. A pair of cranes in our living hall denotes the patriarch and matriarch living through till the ripe age, and the continuation of an intact and harmonious family.
Meanwhile, the tortoise at the bottom of the crane is one of the four celestial animals (Dragon, Phoenix , Tiger and Tortoise) in Feng Shui practice. Tortoises are as essential as dragons. It is the greatest sign of longevity, stability, steadiness, good fortune, support and protection. According to Feng Shui masters, tortoise produces wonderful results to enhance career luck, longevity and health, wealth luck, family luck and education luck. Unlike limitations for the number of dragons you can own, you may own as many tortoises as you like.

How to place this Crane on Tortoise object - This Feng Shui ornament would bring you very good fortune and magical improvements to oneâe(tm)s life in many areas:
1. Display the ornament in the south of your home, important rooms or office to invite fame luck, enhance popularity and recognition in your work. Ensure your talents and hard work are acknowledged. It will bring upward mobility in all aspects of your life.
2. Display the ornament in the west of your home to benefit your children and bring good luck, scholastic capability, good fortune and overall enhancement for your children.
3. Display this ornament in the Northwest to benefit the patriarch. The presence of the crane would ensure smoothness in family income, riches to the whole family, support from important people and good family name in the NW.
4. Display in the Southwest to benefit the matriarch and the health of the matriarch. The mother would stand out and become more significant in terms of family influence, earning income and promotion.
5. Display in the east to improve the health of the whole family. Cranes and tortoise in the east will ensure everyone at home living till a ripe age filled with wealth prosperity and riches. It would also benefit ailing or old people of the family. For those who fall sick frequently, you may place this feng shui ornament by the bedside as well for blessing from heaven.

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