Brass Crane Perched on Tortoise
Title
Brass Crane Perched on Tortoise
Publisher
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder). Metadata by Nancy Nguyen.
Work Attributes
Date
1800-1894
Description
A brass statue of a crane perched on top of a tortoise. Both of these animals represent longevity in Chinese and Japanese culture. On the right hand side of the crane, there is damage indicating that this piece was previously attached to something else. The object is most likely meant to be a house ornament to wish longevity on the receiver.
Location
East Asia
Material
brass (alloy)
Measurements
5 x 2.5 x 8 inches
Rights
There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
Style Period
Meiji
Subject
Gruidae; tortoises
Worktype
figurines
Collection
Citation
“Brass Crane Perched on Tortoise,” East Asia, accessed November 5, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/150.