Japan 1967, "Beauty Looking Back" by Hishikawa Moronobu
Japan · 1967 · 50 JPY
This stamp features the famous ukiyo-e woodblock print "Mikaeri Bijin" or "Beauty Looking Back" by the 17th-century artist Hishikawa Moronobu. The design captures a woman in a vibrant red kimono decorated with cherry blossoms, glancing over her shoulder. It is a classic example of Japanese art from the Edo period.
Issued for Philatelic Week in 1967, this stamp celebrates Japan's rich artistic heritage by reproducing one of its most iconic ukiyo-e masterpieces.
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Photogravure
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