Candlestand of a crane on a long-tailed tortoise

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Candlestand of a crane on a long-tailed tortoise

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Date
18th century
Medium
Gilt bronze
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
122531

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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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Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation

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