• Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained
  • Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained
  • Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained
  • Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained
  • Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained
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Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained

Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained

Qing and Republican-Era Woodblock Prints of Peonies, Cranes, Fish and Insects — Each Card Explains the Auspicious Symbolism Behind the Image, in Chinese and English
This is not a blank postcard book, and it is not a heavy art history catalogue. It is a set of 36 tear-out postcards, each one printed with a Qing or Republican-era New Year print—peonies, cranes, fish, insects, and other auspicious subjects. On the back of each card, a short explanation in Chinese and English tells you what the image means: which flower stands for wealth, which bird stands for longevity, which fish stands for abundance. The prints were selected by Ma Zhiqiang, a scholar who has spent decades rescuing and studying folk New Year prints, and they carry the visual warmth and directness of a tradition that was made to be pasted on doors and walls, not framed in museums. You can keep them, send them, or use them as a quiet introduction to Chinese visual symbolism. If you want a small, beautiful object that is part postcard set, part culture lesson—rather than a plain notebook or a dense academic study—this is it.
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Product Overview

Step into a world of traditional Chinese aesthetics with Flower, Bird, Fish & Insect: Traditional Chinese New Year Picture Postcards. Curated from genuine woodblock prints dating back to the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, this bilingual postcard set offers a rare glimpse into one of China’s most vibrant folk art traditions.

What Makes This Collection Special

Each postcard in this collection showcases a meticulously selected nianhua (年画, New Year picture) featuring flower, bird, fish, or insect motifs — symbols deeply rooted in Chinese culture that represent prosperity, peace, and good fortune. Unlike ordinary reproductions, these images are drawn from authentic historical prints, preserving the raw energy and folk wisdom of a bygone era.

Bilingual Annotations for Deeper Understanding

What truly sets this collection apart is its accessibility. Every postcard is accompanied by concise bilingual explanations in both Chinese and English, decoding the symbolic meaning behind each motif. Whether you’re a seasoned collector of Chinese ephemera or simply drawn to the visual charm of traditional folk art, these annotations transform a beautiful object into a genuine learning experience.

About the Editor

Edited by Ma Zhiqiang, a leading authority on Chinese folk art and director of the Yangjiabu Woodblock New Year Picture Academy in Weifang. With decades of experience in rescuing, preserving, and researching traditional nianhua, Ma has assembled a collection that reflects both scholarly rigor and deep personal passion.

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