Japan – Scott # 1342a
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Japan Scott #1342a, MNH. Se-tenant ¥50 pair depicting a traditional sumo wrestling scene in classical Japanese art style. Fresh, well-centered pair with full original gum.
2 in stock
Description
This mint never hinged se-tenant pair from Japan, Scott #1342a, presents a dramatic and dynamic depiction of a sumo wrestling scene, drawn in a classical Japanese illustrative style inspired by traditional woodblock prints. Issued with a denomination of 50 yen on each stamp, the joined pair forms a single continuous image, emphasizing motion, physical power, and narrative tension.
The design features two wrestlers locked in combat, their exaggerated musculature and sweeping lines conveying force and balance, while a robed attendant or referee figure anchors the composition. Subtle shading, restrained earth tones, and finely detailed linework reflect Japan’s long artistic tradition of capturing movement and human form with expressive economy.
Printed as a se-tenant pair intended to be viewed together, this issue stands out as both a miniature work of art and a cultural document, appealing strongly to collectors of Japanese art, sports themes, and traditional performance imagery.
The pair is offered MNH, with full original gum, strong color saturation, and clean, intact perforations throughout.
Scott Catalog Number: 1342a
Country: Japan
Denomination: ¥50 + ¥50
Subject: Sumo Wrestling
Theme: Sport / Culture / Art / Tradition
Format: Se-tenant Pair (Joined Stamps)
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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