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Text on the reverse side: A contemporary geisha adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration showing the evolution of French Naval Uniforms from 1690 to 1930. The type of uniform worn and insignia dis...

Text on the reverse side: With earliest models dating back to the 2ndC, armillary spheres are brass representations of the celestial sphere with e...

Text on the reverse side: On pense que les premiers navires ont été construits par les Égyptiens de l’Antiquité dès le IVème siècle avant JC. Voic...

Text on the reverse side: Cette carte a été créée en 1660, par le graveur et éditeur néerlandais, Justus Danckerts. L'entreprise familiale de cart...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas Carol adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side: Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), a social critic, and considered by many as the greatest novelist of the Victori...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary English National Opera adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is ...

Text on the reverse side: From The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (1611) by celebrated English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629). The m...

Text on the reverse side: Le dieu Krishna danse sur la tête de la divinité-serpent Kaliya en guise de punition pour avoir pollué une rivière. Les ...

Text on the reverse side: La déesse hindoue de la fortune Lakshmi tient une fleur de lotus comme symbole de la connaissance de soi et de libératio...

Text on the reverse side: Exprimant l’essence du cosmos, ‘Om’ est l'un des symboles les plus importants dans la culture indienne, un son sacré, un...

Text on the reverse side: L'amour de Krishna et de Radha s'exprime dans la multitude d'oiseaux, les arbres en fleurs et leurs corps enlacés. L'idé...

Text on the reverse side: The stitch used in this 18th century Indian embroidery is typical of Gujarat. Between the 16th and 18th century, textile...

Text on the reverse side: A part of an album including 326 paintings, this piece was painted by Shaikh Zain al-Din. Although the painter was train...

Text on the reverse side: The cranes symbolise elegance and longevity. The insignia ‘hyungbae’ system displayed the ranks of officials in the Jose...

Text on the reverse side: Indian ringneck parakeets are notorious for their excellent talking skills. They were once considered sacred. Religious ...

Text on the reverse side: God Krishna dances on the serpent deity Kaliya’s head as punishment for polluting the river. Kaliya’s wives surround Kri...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Welsh adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...

Text on the reverse side: From The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (1611) by celebrated English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629). Speed...

Text on the reverse side: Published in Paris, the collection of the latest fashionable hairstyles each with a descriptive title comprised of a set...

Text on the reverse side: Tea bags were invented in the United States back in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan who created small silk bags for giving sample...

Text on the reverse side: The world famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stor...

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

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: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossi...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary party adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ca...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

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

Text on the reverse side: The maple tree represents elegance and grace, the turning of the colours has made it a popular subject in Japanese art, ...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of good fortune, longevity and steadfastness. The regal black w...

Text on the reverse side: From the maple representing elegance and grace, the peony representing bravery and good fortune, the chrysanthemum and p...

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

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 wa...

Text on the reverse side: By the English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917) who often collaborated with William Morris and Edw...

Text on the reverse side: Based on a design by English potter and tile designer, William de Morgan (1839–1917). In Greco-Roman mythology, the peac...