

Two cranes holding peaches
Pale green jade sculpture of two cranes. The two cranes are positioned on top of one another. The bottom crane has its head tilted down and its long neck bent under its body to its feet. The top crane rests on the back of the bottom crane. The top crane's head is tilted down toward the other crane's back. Both cranes have smooth bodies. The cranes are holding peaches between their heads and bodies. The base of the sculpture is flat. The background is a dark gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 445 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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