Dance of the Dragon

Manchukuo · 1940 · 5 fen

The stamp features a stylized dragon in a dynamic pose, possibly dancing or flying, set against a background of clouds. The denomination '5 FEN' is printed at the bottom.

Issued by Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state established in Northeast China from 1932 to 1945, this stamp reflects the state's attempt to establish its own identity through postal services during a period of significant geopolitical tension.