{"product_id":"japanese-vtg-brass-crane-shokudai-buddhist-bd923","title":"Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Crane Shokudai Vtg Candlestick Gold BD923","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVtg Japanese Brass Candlestick Shokudai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brass candlestick. A crane is perched on top of a turtle. The exact origin of using crane and turtle motifs as Buddhist implements on a candlestick is not clear. However, in Buddhism, the crane represents a lifespan of a thousand years, while the turtle symbolizes a lifespan of ten thousand years, signifying the boundless longevity of the Buddha's teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 287 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 787 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7 cm long x 5 cm wide x 23 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis item was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Shipping\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe ship worldwide by Japan Post. You can see the shipping prices and options by adding this item to your cart. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items.  We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40111098822691,"sku":"BD923 statue","price":43.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Buddhist-Altar-Fitting-Brass-Crane-Shokudai-Vtg-Candlestick-Gold-BD923.jpg?v=1694462281","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-vtg-brass-crane-shokudai-buddhist-bd923","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}