Hand carved standing crane solid gold and 925 sterling silver inlaid vase The well-known Japanese metal artist "山本鳳山Yamamoto Hozan" makes a hand-carved standing crane solid gold and 925 sterling silver inlaid vase Cranes have a high status in Japanese culture, especially the red-crowned crane, which is a symbol of longevity, luck, and elegance. It is often associated with gods and is also known as "crane". The crane is also the noblest of birds and represents longevity and wealth. People spiritualize and personify cranes, and use white cranes to describe noble character. Height: 30.5 cm, Width: 17.5 cm, Length: 17.5 cm