Animal (Other) Theme

Text on the reverse side: Vivisection is the practice of conducting surgical procedures on live animals for scientific research. Its history under...

Known for their melodic songs and striking plumage, birds symbolise joy, freedom and good fortune, while camellias represent ideal love as well as ...

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: 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...

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

A contemporary Scrooge adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with intelligence and para...

Illustration by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt, featuring ‘hedgehog’ in various languages. The word 'hedgehog' was first used in 1450 and is derived fro...

A part of an album including 326 paintings, this piece was painted by Shaikh Zain al-Din. Although the painter was trained in Mughal techniques, th...

The Mughal painting depicts the ancient tale of Wag-wag, a mythical island believed to be populated by creatures possessing a unique combination of...

Orchids represent beauty and elegance, whilst hummingbirds are associated with vitality and freedom - both good luck symbols. Maurice Pillard Verne...

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

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

Deer have many meanings across cultures. They are widely recognised as gentle, powerful, and intuitive creatures. Deer also symbolise regeneration ...

Most butterflies fly during the day, whereas most moths fly at night except for a few specific species that also fly during the day. Some species o...

Illustration from Johnson's household book of nature featuring the common bat, vampire bat, dog headed bat, horseshoe bat and Fruit eating bat.

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

This design is attributed to a bound collection of drawings known as the Hokusai School Sketchbook. Though best known for his painting The Great Wa...

A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox with intelligence and pa...

The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so its image can often be fou...

The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so its image can often be fou...

In many cultures, kingfishers symbolise good fortune, wisdom and happiness. The legend says that this bird brings good luck because it can find hid...

Nandina, is also called the heavenly bamboo taking its name from its bamboo-like branches. They can often be seen in Japanese gardens and doorways ...

In Japanese culture, the pine tree symbolises longevity and perseverance due to their ability to survive in the toughest climates. They also repres...

Hydrangeas are often depicted in Japanese art due to their wide variety of colours and meanings. Blue Hydrangeas represent compassion, gratitude an...

In Japanese culture, bullfinches are thought to be messengers of the god of learning. The birds also represent good fortune, forgiveness and succes...

The cuckoo is known for its beautiful song and is a popular subject of Japanese literature and poetry. It is also symbolic of the arrival of summer...

The blue and white flycatcher is one of Japan’s three designated songbirds and symbolises the arrival of summer. The beautiful magnolia tree symbol...

The warbling white-eye is often depicted in Japanese art and symbolises good fortune. Known for their distinctive colours and beautiful, unique son...

The Japanese grosbeak symbolises adaptability and transience due to their frequent travelling. Many grosbeaks mate for life, providing a sense of s...

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...

English painter, William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), wrote in the Royal Academy Exhibition catalogue that “the scene was painted at Sodom, on the marg...

The canary is a beautiful symbol of delicacy and sweetness, whilst the peony, also known as the “King of Flowers”, is a symbol of good fortune, bra...

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