Special 125 Ancient Chinese Bronzes Postage Stamps (Issue of 1976) (D125)

Stamp SN : D125
Stamp Name : Special 125 Ancient Chinese Bronzes Postage Stamps (Issue of 1976)
Stamp Cat Standard : Special Stamps
Stamp Cat : Antiques
Issue date : 1976-08-25
Dimension of stamps(mm.) : 28.5×39.2
Printer : Courvoiser S.A., Switzerlan
Sheet composition : 10×10
Process : Photogravure
Paper : Photogravure stamp paper
Perforation : 12
Photographer : Wu Cheng-fang

The bronzes depicted on the stamp designs are briefly described as follows：
5.00 Ting, Cauldron Western Chou dynasty (1122-722 B.C.) The ting has a rounded mouth, with handles and three columnar feet, and is decorated with tao-tieh animal design in relief on a ground pattern of meanders. 6 flanges.
8.00 Hu, Wine Container Western Chou dynasty (1122-722 B.C.)There is an inscription of 152 characters on both the lid and the vessel. Ithas a rectangular body with a ring foot and animal-shaped handles and is decorated with lotus petal, curves, interlocked dragon, and coiled serpent design.