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Text on the reverse side: Image from a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji from the "Album of Pictures by Celebrated Artists". The Japanese word for ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary book reading adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune" - a regular subject of Japanese folklore portrayed with intelligence and paranorma...

Text on the reverse side: An estimate of the number of books ever published, was announced by google back in 2010. It reached the impressive number...

Text on the reverse side: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over the...

Text on the reverse side: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) This is part of his work from his study of cats. T...

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

Text on the reverse side: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morgan (1839-191...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sushi adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Rainbow adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

Text on the reverse side: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over the...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short perio...

Text on the reverse side: The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckonin...

Text on the reverse side: King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reor...

Text on the reverse side: King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reor...

Text on the reverse side: The word for bat in Japanese is "komori". In the Japanese culture, the bat is regarded as a symbol of good fortune and so...

Text on the reverse side: From a series of five prints titled Assortment of Modern Five Beauties by woodblock print artist Kunichika. The kimono wo...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to full...

Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represents...

Text on the reverse side: The original painting, destroyed by fire in 1698, was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger. The king commissioned several ...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represents...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern made from royal Tudor emblems featuring on the top left and top right of a portrait painting of Queen Elizabeth I...

Text on the reverse side: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware with blue on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morgan...

Text on the reverse side: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, a...

Text on the reverse side: Coifs were worn as close-fitting caps. Embroidered patterns like this one, with birds, flowers, and insects were extremel...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions and good luck, representing enduring...

Text on the reverse side: Reading is the top favourite pastime of many people. It can also be fantastic to help with any stress or turmoil. For en...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1830-1833) has become the most reproduced work in Asian art. Although simple in its design, ...

Text on the reverse side: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, was written in just six weeks and selling 6,000 copies by Christmas Eve only five ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: Being surrounded by plants is proved to boost productivity, concentration and creativity. Beneficial also to strengthenin...

Text on the reverse side: Both in the Japanese and Chinese culture, The evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and stead...

Text on the reverse side: Coifs were worn as close-fitting caps. Embroidered patterns like this one, with birds, flowers, and insects were extremel...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the embroidered gown worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard who was...