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An impressive Japanese gilded vase, 19th century, of baluster…
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Melbourne
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14-May-2017
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An impressive Japanese gilded vase, 19th century, of baluster shape with scalloped rim, one Thousand crane design Senbazuru. Enameled decoration of flying cranes over a cloud background in sprays of gold. The base with a design of stone paving, 81 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales. Other Notes: Senbazuru is a group of one thousand origami paper cranes held together by strings. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods
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