Stamp: Reliquary set, ~C13th, Temple Tōshōdai, Nara (Japan(3rd National Treasure Series (2nd issue)) Mi:JP 1744,Sn:JP 1743,Yt:JP 1640,Sg:JP 1900,Sak:JP C1189 📮

Stamp catalog : StampReliquary set, ~C13th, Temple Tōshōdai, Nara

Reliquary set, ~C13th, Temple Tōshōdai, Nara

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Country:
Japan
Series:
3rd National Treasure Series (2nd issue)
Catalog codes:
Michel JP 1744
Stamp Number JP 1743
Yvert et Tellier JP 1640
Stanley Gibbons JP 1900
Sakura JP C1189
Themes:
Art | Crafts | Temples | Turtles
Issued on:
1987-07-17
Size:
28 x 39 mm
Colors:
Multicolor
Format:
Stamp
Emission:
Commemorative
Perforation:
comb 12¾
Printing:
Photogravure
Gum:
Ordinary
Face value:
60 ¥ - Japanese yen
Print run:
33,000,000
Score:
10% Accuracy: Very High
Description:
Includes a pagoda-shaped gold reliquary with tortoise base and lotus flower arabesque; a white glass (hu-)pot for the bones of Buddha, with a seal of Emperor Go-Komatsu; Lace with square and round shapes wrapping the glass pot - Kamakura period - Reliquary set; wood covered with gold sheets (tortoise), gilt copper; white glass; knitwork, colored silk thread (navy blue, brown, etc.).
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