Sunrise over Great Wall of Manchukuo

Manchukuo · 1937 · 5 FEN

The stamp features a majestic sunrise over a section of the Great Wall, with prominent rays of light illuminating the sky and mountains.

Issued by the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, this stamp reflects its attempt to establish a national identity and sovereignty, often through imagery that blended Chinese heritage with Japanese imperial influence during the 1930s.