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WISE OWL (1625)
Text on the reverse side: An engraving by the Dutch artist Cornelis Bloemaert II (1603-1692). The text below in Dutch reads "Wat baet keers off bri...
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Text on the reverse side: An engraving by the Dutch artist Cornelis Bloemaert II (1603-1692). The text below in Dutch reads "Wat baet keers off bri...
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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: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru’” is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel”...
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Text on the reverse side: Although Easter is a religious holiday, Easter eggs originated from pagan traditions. As a symbol of new life, the egg wa...
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Text on the reverse side: Surprisingly, humans and seahorses have some traits in common. Just like us, every individual seahorse has a unique physi...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary green adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...
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Text on the reverse side: The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises su...
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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: 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: The peacock as a good luck symbol represents nobility, holiness, guidance, protection, whilst also reminding us the beaut...
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Text on the reverse side: The panda's diet is primarily herbivorous, consisting almost exclusively of bamboo. However, pandas still have the digest...
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Text on the reverse side: One or two glasses of red wine per day can make you live longer. Grape skin naturally contains many antioxidants, which p...
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Text on the reverse side: The swallow symbolises strong fighting spirit and success whilst also representing love, care and affection towards those...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Welsh Lady adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, w...
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Text on the reverse side: The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so...
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Text on the reverse side: Nandina, is also called the heavenly bamboo taking its name from its bamboo-like branches. They can often be seen in Japa...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary purple adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary red adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ca...
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Text on the reverse side: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of ...
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Text on the reverse side: Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage and balance. The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It...
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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: Woodpeckers are appreciated as a symbol of resourcefulness, flair and wisdom. Notorious builders, they awaken one's creat...
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Text on the reverse side: Birds are associated with development, and with their ability to soar across the skies, they symbolise the ability to emb...
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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 goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation and tea...
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Text on the reverse side: Exercise is healthy, but can cause high levels of free radicals that can attack and damage the cells in your body. Consum...
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Text on the reverse side: The ‘ribbit' frog sound was introduced in the early movie days thanks to Hollywood filmmakers who needed frog sounds to s...
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Text on the reverse side: The most famously slow animal, the sloth, is known for its love of naps and always sleeping. However, this is a bit of a ...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...
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Text on the reverse side: English painter, William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), wrote in the Royal Academy Exhibition catalogue that “the scene was pai...
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Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...
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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: 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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