Hand Carved Flying Crane Sterling Silver 925 Sterling Silver Inlaid Vase Cranes have a high status in Japanese culture, especially the red-crowned crane is a symbol of longevity, auspiciousness and elegance. It is often associated with gods and is also called "crane". Cranes are also the noblest of birds, representing longevity and wealth. People spiritualize and personify the crane, and use the white crane to describe the noble character. Height: 20.5cm, Width: 10cm, Length: 10cm Condition: Excellent All have traces of the times. Some scuffs and scratches from prolonged use. This is inevitable. From a Japanese private collection Ships with tracking number.