{"product_id":"meiji-gilt-metal-japanese-candlesticks-pair","title":"Meiji Gilt Metal Japanese Crane \u0026 Turtle Candlesticks – Antique Pair, Symbol of Longevity","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeiji Early 20th Century Japanese Shokudai Gilt Metal Candlesticks, a pair. Antique Crane Bird \u0026amp; Tortoise with Lotus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Japanese design for a Buddhist shrine in the form of a crane standing on a turtle's back. The crane holds a lotus stem in its beak. There are blossoms, buds and unfurling leaves. The different aspects of the lotus symbolises the stages of Buddha's life. The crane and turtle together symbolize longevity as well as the opposites of Heaven and Earth. This shokudai has especially intricate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeiji Period (1868-1912)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS 6\"W × 4\"D × 12\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian Antique, Japanese, Religious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePERIOD 1900-1912 Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage, Antique, Very Good Original Condition Unaltered, minimal age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMCT9\/24\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Teacup Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495897620859,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0037\/0819\/0831\/files\/il_fullxfull.6363947154_sjzd.jpg?v=1729400947","url":"https:\/\/vintageteacupcompany.com\/ja\/products\/meiji-gilt-metal-japanese-candlesticks-pair","provider":"Vintage Teacup Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}