Minneapolis Institute of Art
Candlestand of a crane on a long-tailed tortoise
Japan
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Gilt bronze
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
The crane and the tortoise, which here form the base and body of a candlestick, are both symbols of longevity. The crane is said to live for a thousand years and the tortoise for ten-thousand. Candle stands such as this one served as Buddhist ritual implements. Japan, Asia
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