Special 184 Ancient Chinese Enamelware Postage Stamps (Issue of 1982)

Stamp SN D184
Stamp Name Special 184 Ancient Chinese Enamelware Postage Stamps (Issue of 1982)
Stamp Cat Standard Special Stamps
Stamp Cat Antiques
Issue date 1982-05-20
Suspersion date
Dimension of stamps(mm.)
Size of souvenir Sheet (mm.)
Printer Courvoiser S.A., Switzerland
Drawer
Designer
Photographer Wu Cheng-fang
Engraver
Creative Director
Sheet composition 10×10
Print color
Process Photogravure
Paper Photogravure stamp paper
Back
Perforation 12

Description



   Four masterpieces of the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) enamelware recommended by the National Palace Museum are featured on the set of stamps.

  All enamelware is characterized by brilliant colors applied by hand to a bronze base. Three distinct types of enamelware have evolved.

2.00 Plate and cup, champleve enamelware Chien-lung ware (1736-1795 A.D.)

5.00 Gold-plated duck, cloisonne enamelware Chien-lung ware (1736-1795 A.D.)

8.00 Incense burner, painted enamelware Kang-hsi ware (1662-1722 A.D.)

12.00 Milk-tea pot, cloisonne enamelware Chien-lung ware (1736-1795 A.D.)