Special 155 Ancient Chinese Pottery Postage Stamps (1979) (D155)

Stamp SN : D155
Stamp Name : Special 155 Ancient Chinese Pottery Postage Stamps (1979)
Stamp Cat Standard : Special Stamps
Stamp Cat : Antiques
Issue date : 1979-09-12
Dimension of stamps(mm.) : 30x40
Printer : China Color Printing Co. Inc.,R.O.C.
Sheet composition : 10×10
Process : Deep etch offset
Paper : Locally-made mat finished,
Perforation : 13 1/2
Photographer : Huang Po-hsiung

Ancient Chinese pottery is one of the most treasured cultural heritage, exemplifying ancestors' endeavours and creativity. The stamps shown on this set of stamps were recommended by the National Museum of History, Republic of China. They are briefly described as follows： 2.00 Pottery Jar with Rope Prints, Black Earthenware About 2000 B.C. Excavated at Kuang-wu area, Honan, in 1928 5.00 Two Handled Jar, Gray Earthenware Shang Dynasty (1776-1122 B.C.) Excavated at Kuang-wu area, Honan, in 1928 8.00 Red Jar with Ears, Reddish Brown Earthenware Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-219 A.D.) Excavated at Lo-yang area, Honan, in 1928 10.00 Green Glazed Jar, Red Earthenware Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-219 A.D.) Excavated at Wen Hsiang County, Honan, in 1928