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PAROQUET (C.1900): Japanese Art Print
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Text on the tag: In modern times called parakeet, this bird symbolises inner strength, quiet observation and a sweet disposition. From a woodblock ...
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Text on the tag: In modern times called parakeet, this bird symbolises inner strength, quiet observation and a sweet disposition. From a woodblock ...
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Text on the tag: The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new ideas that m...
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Text on the tag: The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new ideas that m...
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Text on the tag: The pheasant has long been a symbol of good luck, regarded as a symbol of power and immortality in ancient Greek culture, whilst r...
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Text on the tag: Associated with loyalty and fidelity, the swallow represents everlasting care and affection towards family, friends and loved ones...
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Text on the tag: The print depicts a stunning view on the Pine Beach at Miho, with Mount Fuji in the background. Both the pine tree as well as Moun...
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Text on the tag: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of living in...
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Text on the tag: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and l...
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Text on the tag: The goldfish has also come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture stemming from the fact that the Chinese word for fish (yú) is pr...
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Text on the tag: Japanese camellia, or tsubaki in Japanese, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. The flower represents affection...
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Text on the tag: The mouse is the first animal that appears in the twelve Chinese/Japanese zodiac. Symbolic of the ability to accomplish anything i...
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Text on the tag: Rabbits are associated to cleverness and self-devotion. Woodblock print by Kono Bairei (1844-1895).. Conservation acid-free boa...
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Text on the tag: It is said that a koi carp swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls. The Japanese associates koi carps with perseverance in adversity...
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Text on the tag: Print from the series “Women of the Seven Houses” by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) depicting the courtesan Ichikawa from the Matsubay...
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Text on the tag: The book “Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters” depicts the daytime activities of the courtesans such as reading, ar...
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Text on the tag: Elephants symbolise strength and power of the body and spirit, whilst also representing wisdom, loyalty, stability and determinati...
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Text on the tag: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo perio...
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Text on the tag: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo perio...
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Text on the tag: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo perio...
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Text on the tag: In the series “Beauties of the Yoshiwara as Six Floral Immortals”, the artist Chôbunsai Eishi compares each courtesan to a beautif...
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Text on the tag: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo perio...
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Text on the tag: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo perio...
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Text on the tag: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo perio...
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Text on the tag: The 'Green Houses', or the pleasure houses, with the notable courtesans, became an integral part of Japanese life in the Edo perio...
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Text on the tag: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru’” is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel” or “push...
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Text on the tag: Books in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1867) were almost exclusively produced by woodblock printing, and printed on Japanese p...
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Text on the tag: Puppies are commonly associated to happiness, friendship, contentment and loyalty. Woodblock print by Kono Bairei (1844-1895).. ...
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Text on the tag: If a customer wished to see one of the high class “oiran” courtesans, they would first have to go via the “chaya” (tea house) who ...
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Text on the tag: These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. Image from a...
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Text on the tag: Portrait of the courtesan Usugumo by the artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1753-1806). The Japanese word for the highest ranked courtesan ...
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Text on the tag: Japanese brush painting from the Edo period attributed to Soga Nichokuan. Dragons first appear in Japanese literature dating as fa...
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Text on the tag: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwork, and a...
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Text on the tag: It is said that a koi carp swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls. The Japanese associates koi carps with perseverance in adversity...
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Text on the tag: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of living in...
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Text on the tag: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of living in...
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Text on the tag: The waxwing totem is believed to teach selflessness whilst encouraging us to give to others for their benefit, without calculating...
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