hashioki

Bar, cream white with a fan baring pine branches and cranes

Origin : Japan

Made of : porcelain - potery

Classification : things / shapes

Maker : ?

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About "crane" (tancho tsuru - 丹頂鶴) :

In Japan, cranes represent longevity and good fortune. They are closely associated with Japanese New Year and wedding ceremonies (crane motifs are often found on wedding kimonos).

Cranes are found on a lot of works of art and are one of the most traditional origami figure. Japanese fold a thousand crane origamis when they want to make a special wish. Giant colourful necklaces of origami cranes are a common sight outside Japanese shrines and temples or at the Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial.

Japan has also a special type of black an white crane living especially in Hokaido (north of Japan), the red-crowned crane.


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Cranes on a temple's bas-relief
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Japanese red-crowned cranes on the snow [source]

 

 

 

About "pine Tree" (matsu - 松) :

Pine trees are prized for their practical uses and attractive appearance. Pines are used as a decorative plants in most Japanese gardens. Pine trees are also very popular for bonsais.

Green throughout the year, the pine tree symbolizes youth, longevity and a healthy and happy old age. It's a symbol of winter and New Year


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Pine trees in the Japanese garden of Daikonshima near Matzue
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Wall painting of a pine tree at the back of a Noh theater stage in Hiraizumi

 

 

 

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