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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Asie: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to witness the vibrant scenes of mid-19th century Asia

Background imageAsie Collection: Hotaru bukuro or spotted bellflower, Campanula punctata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Hotaru bukuro or spotted bellflower, Campanula punctata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana
FLO4648173 Hotaru bukuro or spotted bellflower, Campanula punctata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Gumi, natsugumi or cherry silverberry, Elaeagnus multiflora. Popular as an ornamental plant or

Gumi, natsugumi or cherry silverberry, Elaeagnus multiflora. Popular as an ornamental plant or bonsai tree
FLO4648131 Gumi, natsugumi or cherry silverberry, Elaeagnus multiflora. Popular as an ornamental plant or bonsai tree. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu

Background imageAsie Collection: Tsuhabuki or leopard plant, Farfugium japonicum. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Tsuhabuki or leopard plant, Farfugium japonicum. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648122 Tsuhabuki or leopard plant, Farfugium japonicum. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Hall crab apple, Malus halliana, blossom and leaves. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Hall crab apple, Malus halliana, blossom and leaves. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana
FLO4648112 Hall crab apple, Malus halliana, blossom and leaves. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Kuri or Japanese chestnut flower, Castanea crenata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Kuri or Japanese chestnut flower, Castanea crenata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648055 Kuri or Japanese chestnut flower, Castanea crenata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Japanese anemone, Anemone hupehensis var. japonica. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Japanese anemone, Anemone hupehensis var. japonica. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648031 Japanese anemone, Anemone hupehensis var. japonica. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Japanese wild ginger, Asarum caulescens Maxim. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Japanese wild ginger, Asarum caulescens Maxim. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648025 Japanese wild ginger, Asarum caulescens Maxim. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Santanka or jungle geranium, Ixora coccinea (ixora ecarlate) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Santanka or jungle geranium, Ixora coccinea (ixora ecarlate) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana
FLO4648817 Santanka or jungle geranium, Ixora coccinea (ixora ecarlate) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Shikunshi, Chinese honeysuckle or Rangoon creeper, Combretum indicum

Shikunshi, Chinese honeysuckle or Rangoon creeper, Combretum indicum. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei
FLO4648808 Shikunshi, Chinese honeysuckle or Rangoon creeper, Combretum indicum. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Yaburegasa or shredded umbrella plant. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana

Yaburegasa or shredded umbrella plant. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648780 Yaburegasa or shredded umbrella plant. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Kouka or kujin, Sophora flavescens. Root used in Chinese medicine as ku shen

Kouka or kujin, Sophora flavescens. Root used in Chinese medicine as ku shen
FLO4648734 Kouka or kujin, Sophora flavescens. Root used in Chinese medicine as ku shen. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo

Background imageAsie Collection: Kongiku or Japanese aster, Aster ageratoides. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Kongiku or Japanese aster, Aster ageratoides. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648707 Kongiku or Japanese aster, Aster ageratoides. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Habusou or coffee senna, Senna occidentalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa

Habusou or coffee senna, Senna occidentalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648695 Habusou or coffee senna, Senna occidentalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Kiougi or peacock flower, Caesalpinia pulcherrima. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Kiougi or peacock flower, Caesalpinia pulcherrima. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648670 Kiougi or peacock flower, Caesalpinia pulcherrima. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Kabocha or pumpkin fruit, Cucurbita pepo. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa

Kabocha or pumpkin fruit, Cucurbita pepo. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4648639 Kabocha or pumpkin fruit, Cucurbita pepo. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Aridoushi, Dimmacanthus indicus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu

Aridoushi, Dimmacanthus indicus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4654695 Aridoushi, Dimmacanthus indicus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901.; (add.info.: Aridoushi)

Background imageAsie Collection: Aosagisou, mizutombo, Habenaria sagittifera (plant of the orchid family)

Aosagisou, mizutombo, Habenaria sagittifera (plant of the orchid family) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei
FLO4654389 Aosagisou, mizutombo, Habenaria sagittifera (plant of the orchid family) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers)

Background imageAsie Collection: Fujiutsugi or Buddleia, Buddleja species. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa

Fujiutsugi or Buddleia, Buddleja species. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4654305 Fujiutsugi or Buddleia, Buddleja species. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Roubai, nankinume or Japanese allspice, Chimonanthus praecox (Chimonanthe precoce)

Roubai, nankinume or Japanese allspice, Chimonanthus praecox (Chimonanthe precoce)
FLO4654214 Roubai, nankinume or Japanese allspice, Chimonanthus praecox (Chimonanthe precoce) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers)

Background imageAsie Collection: Makuwauri or makuwa musk melon leaves, Cucumis melo var. makuwa

Makuwauri or makuwa musk melon leaves, Cucumis melo var. makuwa. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei
FLO4654092 Makuwauri or makuwa musk melon leaves, Cucumis melo var. makuwa. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Sunn or Madras hemp, Crotalaria juncea L. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu

Sunn or Madras hemp, Crotalaria juncea L. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana
FLO4653791 Sunn or Madras hemp, Crotalaria juncea L. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Ingen mame or common bean flower, Phaseolus vulgaris L. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Ingen mame or common bean flower, Phaseolus vulgaris L. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana
FLO4653770 Ingen mame or common bean flower, Phaseolus vulgaris L. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Baran or cast-iron plant, Aspidistra elatior. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Baran or cast-iron plant, Aspidistra elatior. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana
FLO4653713 Baran or cast-iron plant, Aspidistra elatior. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Daidai or bitter orange flower, Citrus aurantium. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Daidai or bitter orange flower, Citrus aurantium. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana
FLO4653654 Daidai or bitter orange flower, Citrus aurantium. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Kokuchinashi or dwarf gardenia, Gardenia augusta Radicans. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Kokuchinashi or dwarf gardenia, Gardenia augusta Radicans. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no
FLO4653643 Kokuchinashi or dwarf gardenia, Gardenia augusta Radicans. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Yagurazaki, bussouge or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Yagurazaki, bussouge or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei
FLO4653433 Yagurazaki, bussouge or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Kakitsubata or rabbit-ear iris, Iris laevigata, native to Japan

Kakitsubata or rabbit-ear iris, Iris laevigata, native to Japan. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei
FLO4653429 Kakitsubata or rabbit-ear iris, Iris laevigata, native to Japan. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Tochiba ninjin or Japanese ginseng, Panax japonicus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Tochiba ninjin or Japanese ginseng, Panax japonicus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana
FLO4654460 Tochiba ninjin or Japanese ginseng, Panax japonicus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Naniwai bara, Rose Cherokee gold, Rosa laevigata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Naniwai bara, Rose Cherokee gold, Rosa laevigata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4654353 Naniwai bara, Rose Cherokee gold, Rosa laevigata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Sendaihagi or purple Thermopsis lupinoides. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa

Sendaihagi or purple Thermopsis lupinoides. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu
FLO4654263 Sendaihagi or purple Thermopsis lupinoides. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Nabetooshi, gamazami or linden arrowwood, Viburnum dilatatum Thunb (lime viorne)

Nabetooshi, gamazami or linden arrowwood, Viburnum dilatatum Thunb (lime viorne)
FLO4654219 Nabetooshi, gamazami or linden arrowwood, Viburnum dilatatum Thunb (lime viorne). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers)

Background imageAsie Collection: Yahousenka or wild balsam, Impatiens balsamina (Garden Balsamine)

Yahousenka or wild balsam, Impatiens balsamina (Garden Balsamine) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa
FLO4654955 Yahousenka or wild balsam, Impatiens balsamina (Garden Balsamine) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Setsubunsou or winterstern, Shibateranthis pinnatifida. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Setsubunsou or winterstern, Shibateranthis pinnatifida. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana
FLO4654199 Setsubunsou or winterstern, Shibateranthis pinnatifida. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Chousen gomishi or northern five flavour berry, Schisandra chinensis (seed with five flavours)

Chousen gomishi or northern five flavour berry, Schisandra chinensis (seed with five flavours)
FLO4654902 Chousen gomishi or northern five flavour berry, Schisandra chinensis (seed with five flavours). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu

Background imageAsie Collection: Yakuzu or kudzu, Japanese arrowroot, Pueraria lobata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Yakuzu or kudzu, Japanese arrowroot, Pueraria lobata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana
FLO4654882 Yakuzu or kudzu, Japanese arrowroot, Pueraria lobata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

Background imageAsie Collection: Kantouka, fuki or bog rhubarb, Petasites japonicus (Petasite of Japan)

Kantouka, fuki or bog rhubarb, Petasites japonicus (Petasite of Japan) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei
FLO4654805 Kantouka, fuki or bog rhubarb, Petasites japonicus (Petasite of Japan) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo

Background imageAsie Collection: Shina ichigo or Korean strawberry, Fragaria ananassa (strawberry pineapple)

Shina ichigo or Korean strawberry, Fragaria ananassa (strawberry pineapple)
FLO4654793 Shina ichigo or Korean strawberry, Fragaria ananassa (strawberry pineapple). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo

Background imageAsie Collection: Kazaguruma or Japanese windmill flower, Clematis patens C. Morren and Decne

Kazaguruma or Japanese windmill flower, Clematis patens C. Morren and Decne
FLO4653225 Kazaguruma or Japanese windmill flower, Clematis patens C. Morren and Decne. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo

Background imageAsie Collection: Shungiku or edible chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum coronarium Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Shungiku or edible chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum coronarium Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no
FLO4653218 Shungiku or edible chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum coronarium Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Akebi or chocolate vine, Akebia quinata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu

Akebi or chocolate vine, Akebia quinata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana
FLO4653217 Akebi or chocolate vine, Akebia quinata. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Gegebana or rengesou, Chinese milk vetch, Astragalus sinicus (astragalus)

Gegebana or rengesou, Chinese milk vetch, Astragalus sinicus (astragalus)
FLO4653160 Gegebana or rengesou, Chinese milk vetch, Astragalus sinicus (astragalus). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo

Background imageAsie Collection: Sanshuyu or Japanese cornelian cherry, Cornus officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Sanshuyu or Japanese cornelian cherry, Cornus officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no
FLO4653125 Sanshuyu or Japanese cornelian cherry, Cornus officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Hinegeshi or corn poppy, Papaver rhoeas (poppy) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei

Hinegeshi or corn poppy, Papaver rhoeas (poppy) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana
FLO4653118 Hinegeshi or corn poppy, Papaver rhoeas (poppy) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Shirobotan or white peony, Paeonia species (white peony). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Shirobotan or white peony, Paeonia species (white peony). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no
FLO4653076 Shirobotan or white peony, Paeonia species (white peony). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Mushikusa or purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina (traveller or foreign veronica) L

Mushikusa or purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina (traveller or foreign veronica) L
FLO4653545 Mushikusa or purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina (traveller or foreign veronica) L. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers)

Background imageAsie Collection: Japanese andromeda, Pieris japonica (Andromede of Japan) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono

Japanese andromeda, Pieris japonica (Andromede of Japan) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no
FLO4653541 Japanese andromeda, Pieris japonica (Andromede of Japan) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Shironochi damakisou or white columbine, Aquilegia species (ancolia)

Shironochi damakisou or white columbine, Aquilegia species (ancolia). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei
FLO4653536 Shironochi damakisou or white columbine, Aquilegia species (ancolia). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Background imageAsie Collection: Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina

Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina
FLO4653523 Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Asie: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to witness the vibrant scenes of mid-19th century Asia. Children's laughter fills the air as they fly kites, their colorful creations dancing against the sky. In another print, we glimpse into late 19th century Japan, where elegant women embody grace and poise. Venturing further, we encounter Hong-Kong Players captivating audiences with their enthralling performances. The stage comes alive with tales that transport spectators to distant lands and ignite imaginations. Our journey takes a spiritual turn as we meet Muslim fakirs or holy men - from naga wielding a sacred stick to paramahamsa meditating under a tree. Each depiction reveals devotion and inner peace through artful strokes by Francois Solvyns. Nature's wonders unfold before our eyes - mustard plants adorned with cochineal beetles, majestic jackfruit trees bearing abundant fruit, water buffaloes grazing peacefully alongside playful orangutans. These handcolored engravings by Andrea Bernieri capture the beauty of Asian landscapes. Delving deeper into daily life, we discover Indian servants donning various roles - from jaliya fishermen to dedicated ayahs caring for children. Their attire reflects tradition and diversity within society. Incense sticks burn in reverence at Buddhist temples across Vietnam; their fragrant smoke symbolizing respect for Buddha's teachings. Soc Po Lok temple stands as a testament to faith and spirituality in Chau Doc city. The interplay between religions becomes evident through symbols representing Christianity, Islam, and Judaism - the Jewish Star shining alongside the Cross and Crescent moon. This harmonious coexistence showcases humanity's quest for divine connection. An Indian tiger prowls beneath a tamarind tree; its regal presence reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring creatures that share this land with us all. Indian sepoys stand tall in their uniforms, embodying strength and loyalty.