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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper depicting an agapanthus flower and a butterfly. The significance of the agapanthus and the butterfly: The agapanthus flower (from the Greek ‘agape’, meaning love, and ‘anthos’, meaning flower) symbolises strength and perseverance. The butterfly is a symbol of femininity, as well as metamorphosis. It represents the transformation of a girl into a young woman, but also the cycle of life and death. It is believed that butterflies are the ones who guide souls to the afterlife. Finally, according to popular belief, following a butterfly can help us resolve our doubts and questions. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper depicting bamboo. The meaning of bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under the force of hurricanes. This indicates a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper depicting bamboo. The meaning of bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under the force of hurricanes. This indicates a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper depicting bamboo. The meaning of bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under the force of hurricanes. This indicates a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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A beautiful handcrafted piece, made entirely by hand. Its smooth, harmonious shape is achieved through wheel-throwing. Fired in a wood-fired kiln at extremely high temperatures. The colours are achieved using high-quality glazes. Made in Italy.
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A beautiful handcrafted piece, made entirely by hand. Its smooth, harmonious shape is achieved through wheel-throwing. Fired in a wood-fired kiln at extremely high temperatures. The colours are achieved using high-quality glazes. Made in Italy.
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A beautiful handcrafted piece, made entirely by hand. Its smooth, harmonious shape is achieved through wheel-throwing. Fired in a wood-fired kiln at extremely high temperatures. The colours are achieved using high-quality glazes. Made in Italy.
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A beautiful handcrafted piece, made entirely by hand. Its smooth, harmonious shape is achieved through wheel-throwing. Fired in a wood-fired kiln at extremely high temperatures. The colours are achieved using high-quality glazes. Made in Italy.
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Kid-hair brush, extremely fine and soft. Suitable for high-quality work. In Sumi-e painting, it is used to depict bamboo stems with a unique combination of vibrancy and delicacy. It absorbs large quantities of water and ink, allowing for a myriad of shades ranging from light grey to black.
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A hand-painted work on bamboo paper depicting the enso (circle). Meaning of the enso: “Enso”: the Ring of the Way. It represents the totality of the universe and, at the same time, Emptiness (the Void), understood not as the source of Nothing but as the source of Everything. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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ScontoStone seal engraved with lettering, complete with a cord and a box.
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Hand-painted artwork on rice paper depicting the plum tree. The meaning of the plum tree The plum tree symbolises spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is ‘like an orphan who stands on their own two feet without anyone’s help’. Size: 50 x 23 cm
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Kid-hair brush, extremely fine and soft. Suitable for high-quality work. In Sumi-e painting, it is used to depict bamboo stems with a unique combination of vibrancy and delicacy. It absorbs large quantities of water and ink, allowing for a myriad of shades ranging from light grey to black.
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Kid-hair brush, extremely fine and soft. Suitable for high-quality work. In Sumi-e painting, it is used to depict bamboo stems with a unique combination of vibrancy and delicacy. It absorbs large quantities of water and ink, allowing for a myriad of shades ranging from light grey to black.
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Hand-painted artwork on bamboo paper depicting a Koi carp. The significance of the carp: A Chinese legend tells of a carp swimming upstream along the Yellow River, facing a thousand hardships and dangers. Impressed by its determination, the gods transformed it into a dragon and granted it immortality. The meaning of this tale emphasises that anyone, through sheer willpower and after much effort and sacrifice, can achieve great feats. In China and especially in Japan, the carp is a symbol of courage and perseverance. Its virtues also define it as the alter ego of the samurai: courageous, strong and patient. Size: 50 x 23 cm
