Imported from China during the 8th century, the chrysanthemum is the official flower of Japan and the exquisite blossom is widely revered as a symbol of longevity, dignity, and nobility. This volume, reproduced from a rare and expensive publication, features more than 120 lovely color woodblock images of the perennials. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Chrysanthemum in Japanese Design: 121 Patterns and Motifs (Dover Pictorial Archive) (Kawarasaki Koto)