{"product_id":"japanese-crane-painting-sumi-e-ink-art-on-rice-paper","title":"Japanese Crane Painting – Sumi-e Ink Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original sumi-e painting of a dancing couple of Japanese cranes in snow. Handpainted in ink and natural mineral pigments on Xian rice paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 16×16 inches = 40.5×40.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red-crowned crane is often featured in myths and legends. In Taoism, the red-crowned crane is a symbol of longevity and immortality. In art and literature, immortals are often depicted riding on cranes. A mortal who attains immortality is similarly carried off by a crane. Reflecting this association, red-crowned cranes are called \"crane of the immortals\". The red-crowned crane is also a symbol of nobility. Depictions of the crane have been found in Shang Dynasty tombs and Zhou Dynasty ceremonial bronzeware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common theme in later Chinese art is the reclusive scholar who cultivates bamboo and keeps cranes. Some literati even reared cranes and trained them to dance to guqin music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan this crane is known as the tanchozuru and is said to live for 1,000 years. Cranes are said to grant favours in return for acts of sacrifice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Korea, the red-crowned crane is considered a symbol of longevity, purity, and peace. And of course this particular painting is about love and affection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI will ship this painting to any address in the world, unframed, in a protective packaging, and will include a signed certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to contact me for commissions or with any questions, I'd love to hear from you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358393233749,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2896\/0341\/files\/jcrane-two-3-01.jpg?v=1782567768","url":"https:\/\/annavladi.com\/products\/japanese-crane-painting-sumi-e-ink-art-on-rice-paper","provider":"Anna Vladi Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}