

Cranes and Serpents
Red and black sculpture of two cranes and a serpent. The cranes have long, thin necks and beaks, with their heads facing outward. Their bodies are mostly red with black designs. They have thin legs. The cranes' tails are curved outward and downward. They stand on a black serpent coiled around a cylindrical object. The serpent has a small head and tail. The background is dark gray to light gray.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 770 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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