The are five cranes depicted in the Chinese brush painting mounted on this white wall scroll. In Chinese culture cranes are symbols of longevity, and five cranes mean good luck. When cranes are flying in a circle it is often said they are "dancing".
The pine tree is also a symbol of longevity, so this Chinese brush painting is a common gift to give an older person in China as a blessing for a long life.
Cranes and pine trees painted together as in this auspicious Chinese scroll painting are symbols of longevity.
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 06 June, 2007.
