Sri Lanka 1995 Ancient Murals, Sigiriya

Name: Sri Lanka 1995 Ancient Murals, Sigiriya
Brand: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · 1995 · 1r, 2r, 3.50r

This set of stamps features details from the famous ancient murals found at Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The designs showcase the iconic 'Sigiriya Damsels' or 'Cloud Maidens', which are renowned for their artistic beauty and historical importance, dating back to the 5th century AD.

Issued in 1995, these stamps celebrate one of Sri Lanka's most significant cultural and archaeological treasures, the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, built by King Kashyapa.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

art murals archaeology unesco-world-heritage

Catalog Numbers

scott1148-1149a

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.