In 1699, a Ming royal descendant who became a Buddhist monk painted 12 leaves of birds and flowers; after passing through famous collectors and a 1991 auction, the album sold for about Rs 75 crore in 2026
- Image sourced from ChristiesNature's longest affair is perhaps that between birds and flowers.
- The birds cling to the flowers, drinking their sweet nectar like a thirsty man who has finally found water in the desert.
- And all the flowers ask in return is that the birds carry their seeds far and wide, allowing new life to take root.
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- Image sourced from ChristiesNature's longest affair is perhaps that between birds and flowers.
- The birds cling to the flowers, drinking their sweet nectar like a thirsty man who has finally found water in the desert.
- And all the flowers ask in return is that the birds carry their seeds far and wide, allowing new life to take root.
Sources: Times of India