Animal Lovers Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Created during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty, this silk and metal-thread tapestry wrapper was made for the scro...

Text on the reverse side: Painted by Min Zhen during the Qing dynasty, this ink-on-paper album leaf depicts a dragon swirling through misty clouds...

Text on the reverse side:Playful and alert, monkeys scamper among ancient pine boughs. With expressive brushwork and lively composition, the scene...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Fort Nelson adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whic...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary train driver adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side:A playful depiction frogs engaged in a sumo match, blending whimsy with tradition. This charming artwork reflects Japan’s ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Korean Hanbok adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side:In the Joseon dynasty, embroidered badges were crafted by skilled artisans for royalty or officials. Cranes symbolise long...

Text on the reverse side:The Joseon dynasty rank badge symbolised authority, with its tiger motif embodying courage, power, and protection in Korea...

Text on the reverse side:Vivisection, the practice of conducting surgical procedures on live animals for scientific research, its history underscor...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary ballet dancer adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

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 sy...

Text on the reverse side:Orchids represent beauty and elegance, whilst hummingbirds are associated with vitality and freedom - both good luck symbo...

Text on the reverse side:Deer have many meanings across cultures. They are widely recognised as gentle, powerful, and intuitive creatures. Deer als...

Text on the reverse side:The cuckoo is known for its beautiful song and is a popular subject of Japanese literature and poetry. It is also symbolic...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese grosbeak symbolises adaptability and transience due to their frequent travelling. Many grosbeaks mate for lif...

Text on the reverse side:Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from th...

Text on the reverse side:Associated with loyalty and fidelity, the swallow represents everlasting care and affection towards family, friends and lo...

Text on the reverse side:In modern times called parakeet, this bird symbolises inner strength, quiet observation and a sweet disposition. From a wo...

Text on the reverse side:The macaws are some of the biggest parrots. With their striking feathers, they represent unique flair, and to keep rising ...

Text on the reverse side:The pheasant has long been a symbol of good luck, regarded as a symbol of power and immortality in ancient Greek culture, ...

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 idea...

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 l...

Text on the reverse side:The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adaptab...

Text on the reverse side:As squirrels work hard and plan ahead for the rigid winter, they have come to symbolise readiness, plenitude, multi-taskin...

Text on the reverse side:The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, whilst also represents change, especially where we are to embark on ...

Text on the reverse side:Show jumping began on July 28, 1868. At the inaugural Dublin Horse Show, where the competition went on for four days, the ...

Text on the reverse side:There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance, where both are based on a strong belief in one's own worth. Between...

Text on the reverse side:In the West, the owl is a symbol of intelligence and wisdom as it was sacred to the goddess of learning, Athena. It is eve...

Text on the reverse side:Many people say that goldfish have a memory of just a few seconds, but this is just a myth. Goldfish have a memory span of...

Text on the reverse side:The first translation of the Latin proverb “Fertilior seges est alieno semper in arvo” into English was published in 1545:...

Text on the reverse side:These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. Imag...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

Text on the reverse side:The woven containers of a basket, often in illustrations for Easter, besides being a useful tool for carefully collecting ...

Text on the reverse side:The first Fabergé Egg was commissioned by the Czar Alexander III to Carl Fabergé as an Easter gift for his wife, giving f...

Text on the reverse side:As domesticated livestock, llamas can be found throughout the Americas, Europe and Australia, but the first domesticated o...