Pair Of Vases With Cranes, Taniguchi, Kutani, Meiji Era (1868-1912).

A pair of beautiful porcelain crane vases with very intricately painted detail. Painted in glossy paint, the scenes depict cranes (Tsuru) whose appearance in Japan signifies good news. The birds are surrounded by pine trees and flowering Japanese plum trees (Ume). Pine is a sign of strength, longevity and longevity, plum blossom is a symbol of awakening spring, joy and positive energy. The crane is a symbol of longevity (according to legend, it lives 1,000 years), but also the wisdom, fidelity, knowledge and experience it brings from distant travels. It also symbolizes marital love and fidelity, as the species is monogamous and unites for life (crane symbols often decorate Japanese weddings). Japan, Taniguchi Komakichi (1873-1925) or Taniguchi Kichijiro (1875 - 1954), Meiji era (1868-1912). Signed: 九谷 Kutani 谷口造 Taniguchi made. Height 37.5 cm, diameter 19 cm. Very good state of conservation, minimal friction. Taniguchi vase from the collection of the Victoria Albert Museum, London: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O493104/vase/ Free delivery in France! All items are packaged very carefully. As for payment, the most convenient for me is bank transfer.