
WINTER WILLOWS (1937)
Text on the reverse side: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle us...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle us...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peo...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes which is a t...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Evergr...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: This is a quote by the famous actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993). Giving support, is as good for a person’s health and we...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: In China, the heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life. In other cultures, the heron carries positive sy...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossi...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Initially built in 1617, the pagoda is part of a shrine complex, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Shinkyo bridge, constructed in 1636, with its bold red, yet simple elegance, contrasting with the wildness of its surroun...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over water...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of most prominent print designers of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement. Unlike his contemporaries...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Kiyomizu Temple was built in 1798 without a single nail and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: In Asia and the Far East, the umbrella is a symbol of importance and status. It is also associated with the ability to s...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Symbolising invincibility, power and might, the tiger is a highly potent symbol used across many cultures in Asia. Tradit...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The snow scene is by the Japanese woodblock print master, Utagawa Hiroshige. A snowscape offers a hint of new beginnings ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Kinryu-zan Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant, is an ancient temple located in Asakusa, Tok...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of prosperity in Asia, representing growth, good luck...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The Great Wave is one of the most reproduced artworks in the world, and is the most recognisable Japanese artwork in the ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Bridges are viewed as the way to reach a destination, and so they can symbolise a means to overcome obstacles, whilst al...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The famous song “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” was first recorded back in 1945 by the artist Vaughn Monroe, reac...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The landscape is done by the 20thC woodblock print master, Hasui Kawase (1883-1957). The publisher took this design and c...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The forest of Suijin used to exist by the Sumida river, and was cherished by the people as the forest of protection for t...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national treasure. When the tide is low, the “Torii” s...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fo...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: In the UK, it is only when a single snow flake is observed falling within the 24 hours of 25th December on the rooftop of...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The full moon, round and illuminated, symbolises completion, a sense of pure clarity, and the realisation of your desires...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligenc...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One kind word,*can warm three winter months.**Japanese proverb. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco certifie...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The first Christmas card was created and sent in 1843 by British businessman Sir Cole. A thousand copies of the card were...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The heron is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the heron symbolises strength, purity, patie...
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