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Peony and Butterfly

Examples of the meanings of the peony design include fortune and a bright future. The language of flowers is noble, wealthy, etc. The peony flower is also known as the king of a hundred flowers and is a symbol of manhood. The butterfly, which transforms from a chrysalis into a beautiful butterfly, is a symbol…
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snake and sunflower

I received a commission for a snake and sunflower from a regular customer. The sunflower came to Japan in the late 1660s, so it is not a very new flower, but it is a motif not often used in ukiyo-e and Japanese carving, so it was interesting to paint it. The snake’s repeated shedding of…
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chrysanthemum

Along with cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums are the national flower of Japan, and are considered to be the most noble and beautiful of all flowers. Its name comes from the Greek word meaning “golden flower.” These flowers symbolize longevity, joy, optimism, and loyalty, and exist in a variety of colors, each with a different meaning. -Red:…
