Set of 5 pre-canceled official Maxi cards of 2014 Ancient Chinese Painting-Children at Play Stamps. Formosa(Taiwan), Rep of China.
First day of issued: April 30,2014.
Maxi Cards(B)-English first day Cachet & with nice cover. Scarce.
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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