Chinthe Lion, 1946 Definitive Series

Burma · 1946 · 1a

This definitive stamp features a Chinthe, a mythical lion-like creature commonly seen guarding the entrances of pagodas and temples in Burma (now Myanmar). The design showcases the stylized, ornate sculpture of the creature, a powerful symbol in Burmese culture representing protection and royalty. The denomination is shown in both English and Burmese script.

Issued in 1946, this stamp was part of the first definitive series released after the end of the Japanese occupation during World War II, under the British Military Administration, just prior to Burma's independence in 1948.