Japanese Meiji Period Hand Forged 40" Bronze Oil Lamp W/High Relief & Incised Crane & Sparrow Motif - This piece is a hand forged, Japanese Meiji period bronze oil lamp, believed to be circa 1882. The lamp is elaborately decorated with a high relief continuous scene depicting cranes in flight at the top of the piece, and sparrows perching on branches on the neck. The lamp's base is also ornately decorated with incised, mythological faces on each side and other stylized accents. In Japan, the crane is a mystical creature and is believed to live for a thousand years, and represents good fortune and longevity. The Japanese refer to the crane as the _bird of happiness_. The lamp measures 40" high. Please note: the lamp will not include the font or chimney.