Symbolism of the Crane

Symbolizing longevity and long fortune, the crane is the noblest bird among birds, representing longevity and wealth, signifying a long and healthy life. Legend has it that the crane is a kind of immortal bird, according to the "Sparrow Leopard Ancient and Modern Note", "the crane becomes pale in a thousand years, and two thousand years of age, it becomes black, the so-called Xuanhe also". It can be seen that the ancients believed that the crane is how long-lived. Therefore, the crane is often regarded as the representative of longevity among birds.

Crane: Ancient legend has it that the crane is an immortal bird, and the godman rides the crane to heaven. It is also said that "the crane lives for a thousand years". It is a symbol of longevity. The crane has the name of a product bird, but also means a product when the dynasty or a high grade. It is a representative of auspiciousness and longevity among birds. Therefore, in the imperial era, the crane was used as a first-class bird in various decorations for officials of considerable rank.

The crane has a simple and pure plumage color, an elegant and elegant body, and a superb sound.





The Crane is the most popular and most popular of all the cranes in the world. In ancient Chinese mythology and folklore, the crane is known as the "immortal crane", which has become a symbol of elegance and longevity, and is often celebrated as a theme by writers and artists in poems and Chinese paintings. Since the life span of the crane can reach 50-60 years, it has been called "Pine and Crane Picture" as a symbol of longevity since ancient times when it was painted together with pine trees.

The Crane and the Deer: The Crane and the Deer and the Pine. Ancient people called the deer "immortal beasts", mythological stories of longevity riding a deer; deer and Lu, Lu homophonic, crane and harmony, so there is a "six" with the meaning of spring (six refers to heaven and earth and east-west and south-north), there is also a long life of wealth and fortune said. It is mostly found in jade screens and jade plaques.