Eternal Spring: Cranes
Kemper Family Foundations Balcony and Ingrid & J.K. Lee Study Center
In East Asia, cranes are an auspicious symbol of longevity and are often depicted as companions to immortals. The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), named for a patch of bare red skin on its head, is found in the paintings and textile displayed in Eternal Spring: Cranes. These large cranes have populations throughout East Asia. Because cranes are monogamous, they are associated with weddings.
