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Container in the form of a crane
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Container in the form of a crane

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1800 · wood (plant material); lacquer (coating); mother of pearl

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This large lacquerware box is in the shape of a sitting crane and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. A popular motif in Japan, the crane stands for a long and prosperous life, honour, and loyalty.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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box
Credit lineContainer in the form of a crane. c. 1700 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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