Japan – Scott #s 1363-64

Description

Japan – Scott #1363–1364 (Mint Never Hinged)

This refined two-stamp commemorative set, issued in 1979, celebrates modern Japanese painting, reproducing works that bridge Western influence and traditional Japanese aesthetics. Each stamp presents a distinct artistic voice, unified by careful composition and muted, harmonious color palettes.

Scott #1363 features a seated woman in a blue dress, rendered with painterly brushwork and a contemplative pose that reflects the crosscurrents of Western portraiture and Japanese modernism. Scott #1364 contrasts this with a quiet, lyrical scene of a black cat perched on a tree branch, drawn from nihonga-inspired tradition, emphasizing simplicity, negative space, and seasonal atmosphere.

Both stamps carry a 50-yen denomination, suitable for standard domestic postal use at the time. Together, they offer collectors a compact study in stylistic range within Japan’s late-20th-century art stamps, highlighting the dialogue between figurative realism and traditional natural motifs.

This pair is mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum and no evidence of mounting, making it an excellent choice for condition-focused collectors.

A tasteful addition to collections centered on Japan, fine art stamps, modern painting, or thematic art studies.

Details:

• Country: Japan

• Scott Catalog Numbers: 1363–1364

• Denomination: 50 yen each

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH), full original gum

• Issue Year: 1979

• Format: Two-stamp set

• Color: Multicolor

• Theme: Modern art, painting, portraiture, animals