Fan Shaped Calligraphy Stamp of Taiwan
2016-04-20 Wed
Chunghwa Post Co. Ltd. (Taiwan Postal Authority) has issued a fan-shaped wooden stamp. The stamp is affixed with bamboo chips.The fan that is featured on the stamp bears an eight-line poem in a semi-cursive script of Ming dynasty. The poem is believed to be written by Wen Zengming who was one of the four Great Masters of the Ming dynasty who was also known for calligraphy.
The stamp is affixed to an NT$80 sheet decorated with calligraphic designs. The fan features on the stamp is the most valuable exhibit of the National Museum of History of Taiwan.
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