This is a celebratory piece. About half a century ago, I was interested in art and commissioned a famous local wood carver. The keyaki (Japanese zelkova) wood grain was used to represent a nest, and the result is a nesting crane. It is a work by the third-generation Ittoga [Masaeie Hando] of Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture. I had it carved for 150,000 yen. I used to display it on auspicious occasions and in the spring. It is a very gentle, serene "still image of a crane" that allows you to feel the breath of life. It is one of the items I am sorting through as I move to a smaller home. I thought someone might appreciate it, so I put it up for sale. Since it is antique art, I have marked it as "has scratches and stains," but there are no scratches or stains other than those from aging. It is in the realm of antiques and old art. I hope those who can appreciate the aging process as part of its character will consider purchasing it. I occasionally applied walnut oil to it. It is in beautiful condition. The size is shown in the image. The keyaki has a substantial weight. It comes with a handmade paper box. The color of the keyaki is gradually deepening, and its character is improving.