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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: A contemporary Rosetta Stone adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “k...

Text on the reverse side: A Qing dynasty Chinese emperor adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is "kaeru"...

A contemporary film director adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to ret...

A contemporary coal miner adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to...

A contemporary flamenco adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return...

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

Text on the reverse side: Koinobori, meaning ‘carp streamer’, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate the Children’s D...

A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to ...

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

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...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration from Johnson's household book of nature featuring the common bat, vampire bat, dog headed bat, horseshoe bat ...

The American monster adventure film was directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. The film was an immediate hit, and is r...

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

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

A contemporary purple adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to r...

A contemporary pink adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”, s...

A contemporary yellow adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”,...

A contemporary red adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”. Th...

Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage and balance. The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has capt...

Text on the reverse side:The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patien...

The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength, and the swallow symbolises triumph and success - a very auspicious pairing to be worn.

Birds are associated with development, and with their ability to soar across the skies, they symbolise the capacity to embrace infinite possibiliti...

Chinese silk embroidery with gold threads, portrays a five clawed dragon - the quintessential symbol of imperial power. Depicted with a flaming pea...

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 Bri...

The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life. By Japa...

The warbling white-eye, also known as the Japanese white-eye, is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit ...

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: Macaws are some of the biggest parrots. With their striking feathers, they represent unique flair, and the courage to ke...

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 goldfish has also come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture stemming from the fact that the Chinese word for fish (y...

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:Tiles of glazed earthenware by English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917). Peacocks with their gracef...

The peacock is a symbol of beauty, prosperity, love, compassion and piece. The blooming of cherry blossoms remind us to fully enjoy and cherish eve...

The virtues attributed to the rooster include courage and honour. The rooster cries were also believed to be effective in warding off evil spirits ...

According to Japanese folklore, the carrion crow was thought to be a messenger of the gods. Crows are known for their intelligence, and are associa...