2001-22, The Six Steeds at the Zhaoling Mausoleum《昭陵六骏》 The imposing Zhaoling Mausoleum, located at the foot of a mountain in Liquan, Shaanxi Province, is the tomb f Li Shimin, or Taizong Emperor, the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The two rooms on the east and west sides in front of the mausoleum [...]
Chimes were invented in China in the Western Zhou Dynasty, nearly 3000 years ago, along with huge bronze bells. As the metallurgical skills developed, bells became more elegant and exquisite. The Ming Dynasty was their heyday, when they were used to mark the passage of time as well as to make music. China's ancient bells [...]
Stamp Title： Great Thinkers of Ancient China Serial number:2000-20 Values in set: 6 (6-1), Confucius, 60 fen, 30*40mm (6-2), Mencius, 80 fen, 30*40mm (6-3), Lao Zi, 80 fen, 30*40mm (6-4), Zhuang Zi, 80 fen, 30*40mm (6-5), Mo Zi, 80 fen, 30*40mm (6-6), Xun Zi, 280 fen, 30*40mm Denomination: 6.60 yuan Date of issue: November [...]
Small Dragon — Rough Perforation (P12.5) 普2.1 小龙毛齿 Small Dragon — Rough Perforation (P12.5) 🇬🇧 English Specifications Stamp SN: Def. 2.1 Issue Date: November 25, 1885 (19th day of the 10th month, 11th year of Guangxu) Printing: Letterpress; copper plates Paper: Watermarked paper (Taiji / Yin-Yang symbol) Perforation: P12.5 (12.5 holes per 2cm) [...]
藏1 伦敦版蟠龙加盖 西藏贴用邮票 Tibet Def. 1 — London Print Coiling Dragon Issue Designated for Use in Tibet 🇬🇧 English Specifications Stamp SN: Tibet Def. 1 Issue Date: March 1911 (3rd Year of Xuantong) Type: Stamps Restricted for Use in Tibet Original Stamp: London Print Coiling Dragon (unwatermarked) Overprint: Black; Chinese, English, and Tibetan inscriptions Printer: [...]