Next to the Phoenix, the Crane is the most favored bird symbol in China. Chinese believed that the crane have a long life span, therefore, it is a symbol of longevity.
In Chinese legends, the spirits and immortals are described as riding on cranes, which are also said to bear the souls of the departed to the heavens.
In Chinese paintings, cranes are usually painted with other symbols of longevity such as pine trees and peaches. Cranes with peony flowers symbolize longevity and prosperity, while, cranes with lotus symbolize longevity and purity.
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