Antique Japanese okimono depicting a pair of cranes on a rock. Waves wash around the rock near an ancient turtle. Made of bronze and silver with polychrome details. This sculpture is an elegant representation of the traditional longevity phrase: “cranes live for one thousand years, and turtles for ten thousand.” On the back of the rock is a large, 4-character cartouche the first part of which reads: 般若 Hannya. The next 2 characters are more difficult to read. Perhaps: 糸ito 雲 kumo. Possibly related to the family of sculptors in Takaoka with the Hannya name.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 23 1/4" high x 21" wide x 11" deep