uncommon1900-1945

Manchukuo 1935 Pu Yi Portrait

Name: Manchukuo 1935 Pu Yi Portrait
Brand: Manchukuo

Manchukuo · 1935 · 15 fen

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Emperor Pu Yi in military uniform, framed by a decorative border. The country name 'MANCHUKUO' and the denomination '15F' are inscribed at the top and bottom.

Issued by the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, this stamp depicts Emperor Pu Yi, the last Qing emperor of China, who was installed by Japan as the nominal ruler of Manchukuo, symbolizing Japanese control over the region.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait heads-of-state royalty

Image: Post of Manchukuo; scanned January 2006 by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Stan_Shebs" title="User:Stan Shebs">User:Stan Shebs</a> · License: Public domain

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