lotus-flowers

The clear rain-water must have stood some time among the grass, for great numbers of lotus-flowers were seen in full blow; and the runs of water tortoises and crabs were observed; other animals also, which prey on the fish that find their way to the plains.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

Within there was a gorgeous shrine, and when an acolyte drew aside the curtain of cloth of gold the interior was equally imposing, containing Buddha and two other figures of gilded brass, seated cross-legged on lotus-flowers, with rows of petals several times repeated, and with that look of eternal repose on their faces which is reproduced in the commonest road-side images.

Unbeaten Tracks in Japan Isabella Lucy 2004

To any one familiar with Japanese life, my mother-in-law's house in itself reveals a refined nature -- complete bareness, two or three screens placed here and there, a teapot, a vase full of lotus-flowers, and nothing more.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

I directed the vessel towards the shore, to gather some of the brilliant lotus-flowers that fringed the banks.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 30, April, 1860 Various

The hills are scarcely three times higher than the men; the fields reach to the clouds; the trees are no taller than the lotus-flowers; and the heads of men and animals are all alike, and all in profile.

The Story of Ida Pfeiffer and Her Travels in Many Lands Anonymous

Chrysantheme, with her Japanese taste lotus-flowers, great, sacred flowers of a tender, veined rose color, the milky rose-tint seen on porcelain; they resemble, when in full bloom, great water-lilies, and when only in bud might be taken for long pale tulips.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

With eyes that stared like windless lotus-flowers;

Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works Kalidasa

At their feasts and festivals each guest was presented with necklaces and crowns of lotus-flowers, and a specially selected bouquet was carried in the hands.

The Treasury of Ancient Egypt Miscellaneous Chapters on Ancient Egyptian History and Archaeology Arthur E. P. B. Weigall

One is a tank choked with weeds and lotus-flowers, which has a small island in the centre containing a temple, with two stones in the interior, on one of which is an inscription and the impression of the two feet of

Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood Hugh Macmillan

Across the lotus-flowers, like a silver shaft, there hung a light throwing-spear.

The Hawk of Egypt Joan Conquest