Japan - Japanese Theatre Series IV "NOH" 1972

JAPANESE THEATRE SERIES POSTAGE STAMPS (IV) "NOH"
Date of issue: 20 September 1972

Noh is the theatrical performance peculiar to Japan originated in Sarugaku, an ancient drama, and was accomplished in the 14th century by Kan-ami and Ze-ami,a father and son.
A kind of the musical drama, Noh play is simple and well-refined with the musical accompaniment composed of flute, several kinds of drums and Noh song. The atmosphere of elegance and quietude permeates the stage. Noh embodies the soul of the classical of Japan.

Design : "Tamura"
Denomination : 20 yen
Size of impression: 25mm x 35.5mm
Printing process : Intaglio-tonal engraving
Sheet composition: 20 (4 x 5) stamps
Photograped by : Kikuzo Yasuhiko
Arranged by : Saburo Watanabe
Quantity issued : 40,000,000

Design : "Aoi-no-ue"
Denomination : 20 yen
Size of impression: 25mm x 35.5mm
Printing process : Photogravure
Sheet composition: 20 (4 x 5) stamps
Photograped by : Kunihei Kameda
Arranged by : Takashi Shimizu
Quantity issued: 40,000,000 stamps

Design : "Hagoromo"
Denomination : 50 yen
Size of impression: 48mm x 33mm
Printing process : Photogravure
Sheet composition: 10 (2 x 5) stamps
Photograped by : Tateo Yoshikoshi
Arranged by : Hitoshi Otsuka
Quantity issued : 20,000,000 stamps