Image: Brass Crane Perched on a Tortoise, c. 1800-1894
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Description: In both Japanese and Chinese cultures, cranes and tortoises both symbolize good fortune, as they both have long lifespans. This statue was likely originally a house ornament used to wish longevity on residents. This object is currently housed in the Oxford College Archives of Emory University.
Title: Brass Crane Perched on a Tortoise, c. 1800-1894
Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/156494363@N07/47156216412/in/album-72157689982149903/ (Oxford College Archives of Emory University)
Author: Emory University
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