Japan – Scott #s 1367-68
$0.50
Japan Scott #1367–1368, MNH. Two-stamp set featuring modern Japanese paintings, including a still-life figure study and a traditional architectural scene, each with a ¥50 denomination.
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Description
This mint never hinged pair from Japan, Scott #1367–1368, features reproductions of modern Japanese paintings, each issued with a 50-yen denomination. The designs highlight contrasting subject matter and artistic approaches, reflecting the diversity of postwar Japanese fine art.
One stamp depicts a striking still-life figure study centered on a fish rendered in rich, textured brushwork. The composition emphasizes form, surface, and muted earth tones, giving the subject a sculptural presence and evoking themes of nature, materiality, and everyday objects elevated through art.
The companion stamp presents an architectural scene showing a traditional Japanese shrine or pavilion, carefully composed with clean lines and soft coloration. The structure is shown in a calm, balanced setting, emphasizing symmetry, craftsmanship, and the cultural significance of sacred spaces within the Japanese landscape.
Together, the pair juxtaposes organic subject matter with built environment, offering collectors a thoughtful snapshot of modern Japanese artistic expression. As part of Japan’s ongoing commitment to showcasing fine art on postage, this issue appeals to collectors of painting, architecture, cultural heritage, and art-themed stamps.
The pair is offered MNH, with full original gum, fresh color, and clean, intact perforations throughout.
Scott Catalog Numbers: 1367–1368
Country: Japan
Denomination: ¥50 (x2)
Subject: Modern Japanese Paintings
Theme: Art / Culture / Painting / Architecture
Format: Pair of Stamps
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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