Peiling Mausoleum

Manchukuo · 1937 · 4 Fen

The stamp features a central vignette of the Peiling Mausoleum (Fuling Tomb) in Mukden (Shenyang), with the denomination '4 FEN' at the bottom and 'MANCHUKUO' in English and Japanese characters at the top.

Issued by Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state, this stamp reflects its attempt to establish legitimacy and national identity through its postal service. The Peiling Mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the tomb of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin Dynasty, and holds significant historical importance for the region.