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ZEPHYR LILY: Japanese Greeting Card
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Text on the reverse side: Symbolism of the lily flower is attributed to the sanctity of the heart, elegance and clarity. It can therefore convey se...
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Text on the reverse side: Symbolism of the lily flower is attributed to the sanctity of the heart, elegance and clarity. It can therefore convey se...
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Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...
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Text on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji”, is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” The b...
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Text on the reverse side: Recognised as one of the finest three waterfalls in the Nikko region since early times, the waterfall was named “Kirifuri...
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Text on the reverse side: “Omedetou”, or in formal situations, “Omedetou gozaimasu”, is what is said for any congratulatory occasions or event, to ...
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Text on the reverse side: The first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, ben...
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Text on the reverse side: The artist Koson Ohara was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the late 19th and early 20th century. With some 500 works...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary gardener adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fo...
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Text on the reverse side: Yotsuya Arakicho in Tokyo was once a major ‘Hanamachi’ (literally ‘Flower Street’) where Geisha lived and worked. It was ...
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Text on the reverse side: According to the Japanese folk belief the crow was thought to be a messenger of the gods. It is also associated with the ...
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Text on the reverse side: The warbling white-eye, also known as the Japanese white-eye, is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese...
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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...
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Text on the reverse side: Birds are associated with development, and with their ability to soar across the skies, they symbolise the ability to emb...
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Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...
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Text on the reverse side: The mouse is the first animal that appears in the twelve Chinese/Japanese zodiac. Symbolic of the ability to accomplish a...
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Text on the reverse side: The book “Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters” depicts the daytime activities of the courtesans such as re...
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Text 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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Text on the reverse side: The artist Koson Ohara was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the late 19th and early 20th century. With some 500 works...
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Text on the reverse side: The snow scene is by the Japanese woodblock print master, Utagawa Hiroshige. A snowscape offers a hint of new beginnings ...
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Text on the reverse side: A waterfall depicted by Hokusai. The drops of water which make up a waterfall are renewed each second, yet persist as an ...
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Text on the reverse side: Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form...
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Text 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...
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Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proces...
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Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japanes...
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Text on the reverse side: Hokusai wrote “...when I reach 80 years, I hope to have made increasing progress, and at 90 to see further into the under...
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Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...
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Text on the reverse side: The movement of water contrasted against the solid rocks symbolizes yin and yang- the harmony of life. The drops of water...
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Text on the reverse side: The origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji" is considered that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Hirosh...
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Text on the reverse side: Kobayashi is known for his prints depicting romantic nights and evening scenes, and stand as great examples of Japanese w...
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Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour and wisdom, believed in Japan to be a symbol that purifies evil energies ...
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Text on the reverse side: The wisteria flower bestows the meaning of immortality and longevity, whilst also representing thoughtful reverence to ho...
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Text on the reverse side: Instead of saying “good luck”, which is more a wish for something external to bring good fortune, the Japanese say “ganba...
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Text on the reverse side: The umbrella, or the parasol, is a symbol of protection from illness, obstacles, harmful energies and suffering. It can a...
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Text on the reverse side: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwo...
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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Oliver Twist adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”,...
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Text on the reverse side: Hochu Nakamura (active 1790- 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly active...
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