Greeting card
KINGFISHER AND LOTUS (C.1910)
Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proce...
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Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proce...
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Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japane...
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Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory ...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Romantic adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...
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Text on the reverse side: The haiku poem reads: “A single bird emerges, drenched by dew from morning cherry blossoms.” Depicting the calm scene of ...
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Text on the reverse side: The combination of the bush warblers and plum blossoms can be found often in Japanese art as symbols of Spring. Expressiv...
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Text on the reverse side: The name nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries an...
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Text on the reverse side: The songbird is a protective spirit associated to poetry and music. The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise f...
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Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...
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Text on the reverse side: In the Japanese system of Hana-kotoba (flower meanings), the magnolia flower means the sublime, and love of nature, reinv...
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Text on the reverse side: The name nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries, i...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can al...
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Text on the reverse side: The artist Koson Ohara was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the late 19th and early 20th century. With some 500 works...
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Text on the reverse side: The artist Koson Ohara was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the late 19th and early 20th century. With some 500 works...
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Text on the reverse side: The butterfly can symbolise lightness and playfulness, whilst representing the powerful meaning of transformation, growth...
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Text on the reverse side: The name Nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries an...
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Text on the reverse side: The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. ...
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Text on the reverse side: The butterflies appear to dance as they flitter, and represent the ability to adapt, to grow, through the ever-changing s...
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Text on the reverse side: In Greco-Roman mythology, the peacock tail was said to have the "eyes" of the stars. Peacocks, their graceful beauty, sym...
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Text on the reverse side: According to Greek mythology, the peacock was a physical representation of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. Mainly found in A...
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Text on the reverse side: Many cultures honour the butterfly as a symbol of transformation, and to keep our faith with any transition, development ...
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Text on the reverse side: Made during the Qing dynasty in the 18th Century, the embroidery is full of auspicious birds and plants, from the peace b...
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Text on the reverse side: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition, whilst representing the importanc...
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Text on the reverse side: The swan is symbol of beauty, love, grace, loyalty and trust. The katniss is an aquatic plant with arrowhead shaped leave...
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Text on the reverse side: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). This pattern was designed for the walls of the drawing...
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Text on the reverse side: The design comes from tiles made by Minton Hollins in the late 19th century. Produced during the Aesthetic Movement in Br...
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Text on the reverse side: Parrots are well known for being chatty. With an impressive recognised set of 1,728 words, a cheery blue parakeet, Puck, ...
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Text on the reverse side: Known for their melodic songs and striking plumage, Japanese buntings symbolise joy, freedom and good fortune. Camellias...
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Text on the reverse side: The canary is a beautiful symbol of delicacy and sweetness, whilst the peony, also known as the “King of Flowers”, is a ...
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Text on the reverse side: The Mughal painting depicts the ancient tale of Wag-wag, a mythical island believed to be populated by creatures possess...
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Text on the reverse side: Orchids represent beauty and elegance, whilst hummingbirds are associated with vitality and freedom - both good luck sym...
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Text on the reverse side: Associated with loyalty and fidelity, the swallow represents everlasting care and affection towards family, friends and l...
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Text on the reverse side: The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new ide...
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Text on the reverse side: Japanese camellia, or tsubaki in Japanese, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. The flower represents ...
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Text on the reverse side: The butterfly can signify awakening, and a transformation in preparation to fly into a fresh new way of being. The three ...
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Text on the reverse side: The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adapta...
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