Special 143 Ancient Chinese Carved Lacquer Ware Postage Stamps (Issue of 1978)

Stamp SN D143
Stamp Name Special 143 Ancient Chinese Carved Lacquer Ware Postage Stamps (Issue of 1978)
Stamp Cat Standard Special Stamps
Stamp Cat Antiques
Issue date 1978-07-12
Suspersion date
Dimension of stamps(mm.)
Size of souvenir Sheet (mm.)
Printer China Engraving & Printing Works, R.O.C.
Drawer
Designer
Photographer Wu Cheng-fang
Engraver
Creative Director
Sheet composition 10×10
Print color
Process Deep etch offset
Paper Locally-made mat finished,
watermarked stamp paper
with gum
Back
Perforation 13 1/2

Description



  The carved lacquer ware shown on this set of stamps was recommended by the National Palace Museum are described as follows:

2.00  Carved lacquer box with dragon and cloud decor, Ching Dynasty

5.00  Carved lacquer box in the shape of overlapping rhomboids with 〝Eight Emblems〞 decor, Ching Dynasty

8.00  Round carved lacquer box with peony decor, Ming Dynasty

10.00  Carved lacquer vase with floral decoration, Yung-lo ware (1403-1424 A.D.),Ming Dynasty