Inrô with three compartments. Motif: flying cranes. Short description:: Seven cranes (grus japonensis) are depicted flying over a background that can be described as nashiji in decorative terms. As a group, the monogamous birds symbolise enduring fidelity. They are also said to be peaceful because they allegedly do not fight over food. This is why no wedding arrangement in Japan is complete without this motif - on clothing or gifts. Signed: 古満久蔵作 (Koma Kyûhaku saku). (Commentary: Heinz-E. Müller Dietz, Siegmar Nahser, 1997).