Taiwan S604 SC4168-72 Children at Play Ancient Paintings Full Sheet, MNH

Item Specifics

Country

Taiwan (Formosa)

Catalog Number

4168-SC4172

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Full Sheet

Item Description

MNH in very fine/pristine condition. $2.50 shipping within U.S., $5.00 shipping worldwide. Only 53,000 sets of full sheets issued, and many of these sheets had been broken for resale since the date of issuance.

To promote appreciation of the beauty of ancient Chinese art, Chunghwa
Post has specially selected five paintings from the National Palace
Museum collection that feature children at play for a set of five
stamps. Two of the paintings are attributed to Su Hanchen, who served at
the Imperial Painting Academy during the late Northern Song Dynasty and
then again in the Southern Song after the capital moved south. The
artists who created the other three are unknown. The designs follow:
1.
“Children at Play Bathing a Buddha,” Su Hanchen, Song dynasty, hanging
scroll (NT$5): Four children in a garden bathe a statue of the Buddha.
Three of them are either holding the base of the statue in his hands, a
bottle of scented water or a bowl of flowers. The other one is clasping
his hands together in prayer. Each child’s expression is painted with
great care and seems quite life-like.
2. “Children Playing in an
Autumn Garden,” Su Hanchen, Song dynasty, hanging scroll (NT$5): In a
garden with a decorative rock, the colorful chrysanthemums and hibiscus
suggest an autumnal mood. A boy and a girl stand around a table,
intently playing a game with dates. Toys, including a rotary wheel, are
scattered atop another table, and a pair of cymbals lies on the ground.
The work is exquisitely and vividly detailed.
3. “Children Playing in
Summer,” anonymous, Yuan dynasty, hanging scroll (NT$10): Near a
weeping willow and decorative rocks, two children hold up a small table
on which various offerings have been placed. Another three children
either hold a lotus leaf parasol, a branch of pomegranate blossoms, or a
fan decorated with the Five Pestilences associated with the Double
Fifth Festival. In the foreground, one boy leads a toad on a string as
another happily joins in the fun. The scene conveys a sense of childlike
innocence and playful exuberance.
4. “Children Playing in Autumn,”
anonymous, Yuan dynasty, hanging scroll (NT$10): Under a bright autumn
moon, six children wearing embroidered clothing play by trees and rocks,
holding flowers, carrying baskets, or playing with a rabbit. A platter
full of fruit conveys a strong sense of autumn.
5. “Children Playing
in Winter,” anonymous, Yuan dynasty, hanging scroll (NT$12): Four
Children are shown playing. One rides a goat and three are dressed up as
northern nomads. They respectively hold an umbrella, a Buddhist statue,
and plum blossoms. A plum tree in magnificent bloom indicates the New
Year’s season, whereas three white goats symbolize felicity and peace.

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