Crane and Turtles Vase

THE CRANES AND TURTLES -- AN AUSPICIOUS VASE

An Extremely Elegant Vintage Japanese Copper Bronze Vase of elliptical shape made to resemble cast iron.

Front: Two Cranes cast in gold and silver colours.
Reverse: Three Turtles cast in gold and silver colours

The vase is Signed by The Second Hozan
Born 28th April in the 31st year of Meiji (1898).
He succeeded from his father The First Hozan to become the 2nd Hozan.
Made 1950s @ 70 years old.

Original Tomobako - wood box., Signed with Red Seal Mark - Hozan
Condition : Excellent condition, no damage no scratches. Refer the large images for details & condition.

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Dimensions : 20.5 x 20 x 8.1 cm
Actual weight 2.2kg
A$SOLD

In Japanese tradition the Crane is said to live 1000 years, while the Turtle is considered to have a lifespan of ten thousand years.
Japanese refer to the crane as the “bird of happiness”. The wings of the crane were believed to carry souls up to paradise.
Japanese mothers pray for the protection of the crane’s wings for their children, the prayer: “O flock of heavenly cranes, cover my child with your wings.”
The Turtle is a symbol for wisdom, luck, protection, and longevity; longevity due to their long lifespan and slow movements.
The turtle is magic and unites heaven and earth, with its shell representing heaven and its square underside representing earth.