Depicting the traditional story told to children to teach about loyalty and consideration for others these are in the form of candlesticks. The cranes, representing loyalty and longevity are standing on the back of minogame turtles. The cranes are holding the trailing stems and leaves of lotus flowers that could hold candles. The cranes have gold flecks to the feathers and the heads are also highlighted. The minogames have gold highlights to their shell. These Meiji bronzes are beautiful, high quality examples of oriental symbolism.Condition is excellent.To order please email: taishofineart@gmail.com for payment details.We pay packing, carriage and insurance costs within the UK.Carriage and insurance is included on most items within UK and Mainland Europe. There may be exceptions such as bulky, heavy objects or framed pictures. Elsewhere please inquire about carriage costs.We have been collecting and dealing in high quality antiques for many years. Particularly Japa...