A bronze Crane overlooking a courtyard in The Forbidden City. The Crane is a Chinese symbol of longevity. The Forbidden City, Beijing, China

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: The Forbidden City, Beijing, China
Photo credit: © Stephen McCorkell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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