The “Four Arts of Chinese Scholars” by Chinese Post
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The “Four Arts of Chinese Scholars”, namely qin (the guqin, Chinese stringed instrument), qi (the strategy game of go), shu(Chinese calligraphy) and hua (Chinese painting), are deeply rooted in the Chinese civilization,
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published July 24th, 2013
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Monumental Arches and Gates in Spain.
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This booklet is made up of eight A-rate self-adhesive stamps devoted to monumental arches and gates in Spain, and valid for postage of regular domestic mail.
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published January 1st, 2013
Sanxingdui Bronze Standing Figure found in China
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Located in the city of Guanghan in northern Chengdu Plain, Sichuan Province, Sanxingdui is the ruins of a prehistoric culture dating back 4,800-2,600 years. It is considered the origin of the Yangtze River Civilization and an outstanding manifestation of the zenith of Chinese bronze civilization.
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published October 31st, 2012
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