Philatelic Week 1960, 'Beauty Looking Back'
Japan · 1960 · 10 JPY
This stamp commemorates Philatelic Week 1960. The design features a detail from the famous ukiyo-e woodblock print 'Mikaeri Bijin' (Beauty Looking Back) by the 17th-century artist Hishikawa Moronobu. The artwork depicts an elegant woman in a vibrant kimono, captured in a graceful, turning pose.
Issued during Japan's post-war economic boom, this stamp highlights the nation's rich artistic heritage and its growing participation in international cultural events like Philatelic Week.
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Photogravure
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