Jatropha Moth and Lezard fish print antique illustration The words "koi" and "nishikigoi"

The words "koi" and "nishikigoi" come from the Japanese reading of Classical Chinese words "common carp" and "brocaded carp" respectively

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The languster is a popular item in high-class Japanese cuisine

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Jatropha Moth and Lezard fish print antique illustration The words "koi" and "nishikigoi"Printed with Japanese archival ink on a matte Hahnemhle paper in our own studio in rural Copenhagen, Denmark. Design no. 8012 Explore the Merian's Metamorphosis collection To learn more about Maria Sibylla Merian you can read our journal here