The scene consists of a crane standing on rocks amongst peonies with a pair of deer standing on either side. According to the book Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art by Terese Tse Bartholomew the crane and peony in the center mean "May you become an official of the first rank and gain prosperity. The crane represents the first rank of civil officials and is thus known as 'bird of the first rank'. The peony is the flower of wealth and honor." The crane and the deer together mean "The universe is enjoying springtime or longevity. The word for 'deer' sounds almost like 'six'. The crane is a pun for 'together'. Collectively they form a rebus for liuhe, or the six points of the universe, meaning the four directions, zenith and nadir."

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