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(Explanation of the hanging scroll design) peonies and lions, bamboo and tigers,"Botan ni Karajishi,Take ni Tora"牡丹に唐獅子,竹に虎
The lion is known as the king of all beasts. However, even this invincible lion fears only one thing: a parasite that lives within its own body. Th... -
(Explanation of the hanging scroll design) Pine, Bamboo, Plum, Crane and Turtle,"Shochikubai Tsuru,Kame"松竹梅 鶴亀
Cranes and turtles are symbols of longevity and celebration in Japan. The pine tree and bamboo in the background are also often displayed at festiv...