The Crane is the common subject in Chinese painting and longevity or a long life is the main traditional Chinese meaning for the Crane. Wisdom that comes with age is an often associated meaning and in Feng Shui the influence of a Chinese Crane painting is for a long life that increases in wisdom.
Crane
The Crane has long been an auspicious symbol and next to the Pheonix is the most important bird in Chinese legends and Chinese art. The Crane is believed to be immortal and is the commonest of the many symbols meaning longevity. It is a very common symbol and is depicted frequently on Chinese paintings within China.
Crane is also a Chinese symbol for wisdom and is sometimes called the "heavenly" or "blessed" Crane. The death of a Taoist priest is said to be "turning into a feathered Crane".
The Chinese Crane is said to manifest a peculiar interest in human affairs and it is often associated with old age and also with good luck.
