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A FRAMED JAPANESE WORK ON SILK, CRANE THEME
EDO PERIOD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical form, a realistic interpretation of Two Red-crested cranes (tancho tsuru) in elegant, natural poses and stances. Signed (unread). The crane has been an important symbolic element in Japanese art and culture since ancient times. The stately grace and dignity of the bird, combined with the pure whiteness of the plumage has linked them with the superior qualities of the Daoist Immortals.
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125.5cm high, 40cm wide
Unsold
Lot 482
EDO PERIOD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical form, a realistic interpretation of Two Red-crested cranes (tancho tsuru) in elegant, natural poses and stances. Signed (unread). The crane has been an important symbolic element in Japanese art and culture since ancient times. The stately grace and dignity of the bird, combined with the pure whiteness of the plumage has linked them with the superior qualities of the Daoist Immortals.
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
125.5cm high, 40cm wide
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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