{"product_id":"flower-bird-insect-fish-english-chinese-edition-36-ancient-style-new-year-print-postcards-with-their-meanings-explained","title":"Flower, Bird, Insect \u0026 Fish (English-Chinese Edition): 36 Ancient-Style New Year Print Postcards with Their Meanings Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/45411a4cb71475d4cd5cabb15dad150f9a833024c0c63a68b16d1b1364d624b3.jpg?v=1793435507\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStep into a world of traditional Chinese aesthetics with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFlower, Bird, Fish \u0026amp; Insect: Traditional Chinese New Year Picture Postcards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat Makes This Collection Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEach postcard in this collection showcases a meticulously selected\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003enianhua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBilingual Annotations for Deeper Understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Editor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEdited by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMa Zhiqiang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/cb42d2220cfb35de771118c0f72aa3b73aec55724a1c6351c55f1ed67416a957.jpg?v=1793435511\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/323665083e943502b5096ec0f9961c99c6ddcd71158a9040657fa0eca95e62cb.jpg?v=1793435516\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/f5a572795e7b6258fedaf5ad4209b2fe6e36034c988315b5bafc9c24bd170e27.jpg?v=1793435520\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462419341646,"sku":"978-7-5085-3639-2-1517690-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/1f152ced1eb0432b9388c1a812d6888427b595f8ca05a629134ee5ae99d840b8.jpg?v=1793416914","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/flower-bird-insect-fish-english-chinese-edition-36-ancient-style-new-year-print-postcards-with-their-meanings-explained","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}