Crane and Turtle Figurine Pair MAKER_Baizan Kiln In the foreground

In the foreground

placed in a kiln with a cover called a "saya

is hand-painted one by one by skilled maki-e artists

by which logs carved into products while rotating the wood‐turning lath

aemono (seasoned or sauced food) or nimono(simmered food)

Crane and Turtle Figurine Pair MAKER_Baizan Kiln In the foregroundSet atop an elegant wooden platform and red felt, the lucky pair of crane and turtle will bring luck and long life. Crafted with the Kutani ware technique, the vibrant colors and delicate raised texture on these auspicious animals add elegance to any space. The pairing of a crane and a turtle is commonly seen in traditional Japanese art. One of the legendary tales says that the turtle saved the crane from drowning, and many years later, the crane