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Peonies and Butterflies

Artist: Sakai Hōitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828)

Cat and Butterfly

Artist: Ren Yu (Chinese, 1853–1901)

Peonies, Orchids, Butterflies, and Bees

Artist: Wang Xuetao (Chinese, 1903–1982)

Flowering Branch, Butterfly, and Goldfish

Artist: Ding Yanyong (Chinese, 1902–1978)

Iris and Butterfly

Artist: Wang Yachen (Chinese, 1893–1983)

Brooch in the shape of a butterfly, filigree

Brooch in the shape of a butterfly, filigree

Woman in Chinese costume with a butterfly pattern

Artist: Yanagawa Shigenobu II (Japanese, active ca. 1820–60)

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