2002-05, The Royal Carriage《步辇图》

“The Royal Carriage”is a painting by Yan Liben, an artist from the Tang Dynasty. It depicts Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, receiving Lu Dongtsam, an envoy from the Tibetan regime, who was to accompany Princess Wencheng to Tibet. The painting celebrates the historical event of the marriage of Songtsam Gampo, Head of Tibet, and Princess Wencheng in the 15th year of Taizong’s reign (AD 641). In the painting, the stately Emperor sits on a royal carriage attended by several maids of honour, and Lu Dongtsam follows the Protocol Officer to an audience with the Emperor. With adept artistry, Yan Liben depicts the scene in detail, vividly recording the grand occasion linking the Han and Tibetan people in historical amity. The status, bearing and stature of the characters and their relationship to one another are lifelike and accurately protrayed in the painting. Possessing great historic and artistic value, “the Royal Carriage” is a treasure in China’s cultural heritage.

Stamp Title: The Royal Carriage
Serial number: 2002-5
Values in set: 1 (souvenir sheet)
Denomination: 8.00 yuan
Date of issue:16th march 2002
Designer: Wang Huming
Size of S/S stamp: 142*50mm
Size of S/S: 160*82mm
Printing process: gravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House

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2002-5 《步辇图》小型张
（1-1）T 步辇图 800分 1290万枚
志号：2002-5M
发行日期：2002年3月16日
版别：影写
小型张规格：160×82毫米
邮票规格：142×50毫米
全套面值：800分
设计者：王虎鸣
原画作者：阎立本 （唐代）
印刷厂：北京邮票厂