This artefact connects beautifully to the refinement of Japanese decorative arts through its symbolic motifs, aesthetic sensibility, and craft traditions.

In Japanese culture, the red-crowned crane is a revered symbol of longevity, fidelity, Immortality, wisdom, and peace. Bamboo represents resilience, purity, and moral uprightness—qualities admired in Zen philosophy and samurai ethics.

The golden orb in the background may symbolise the rising sun, a national emblem of Japan, or the moon, which features prominently in Tsukimi (moon-viewing) traditions.

The surface is enveloped in radiant gold leafing, a finish that conveys both opulence and reverence for tradition. Against this luminous ground, a white crane with black-tipped wings and a vivid red crown glides gracefully among painted bamboo leaves.

The metallic shimmering gold finish and delicate brushwork, a combination of Japanese motifs, echo the Meiji-era fusion to create a work that is both ornamental and deeply symbolic, reflecting the enduring dialogue between nature, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural meaning.

SIZE: 60mm W X 60mm D X 190mm H