Empress Jingū

Japan · 1924 · 10 sen

This definitive stamp features a portrait of the legendary Empress Jingū, a semi-mythological figure from ancient Japanese history. The design is finely engraved, showcasing the empress in traditional attire, set within an ornate oval frame. It was part of a long-running definitive series issued during the Taishō era.

Issued during the Taishō period (1912-1926), this stamp reflects a time of modernization and growing national identity in Japan, often drawing upon legendary figures from its past to foster patriotism.