Octagonal Shape Stamp - Luxemburg - Roman mosaic of Vichten

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The Roman mosaic of Vichten

Archaeological research undertaken in 1995 on the site of a new agricultural operation in Vichten showed that the terrain in question covered the foundations of one of the most remarkable Roman villas ever discovered in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The excellent state of preservation of the buried remnants is explained by the topographical location of the building built on a slight natural terrace of a hill, facing due south, which rises more than 50 m above the site. From late antiquity, the ruins of the villa were progressively covered by material eroded from the nearby plateau causing the remainder of the villa to be hidden under large mounds of earth (between 0.5 and 3.5 metres).

Dating from around 240 A.D., the mosaic of Vichten, which has an area of 61.3 m2 and is in an excellent state of preservation, shows in its main area the mythological and literary subject of the nine Muses, daughters of the supreme God, Zeus, and of the goddess of memory, Mnémosyne. The Muses are reproduced following the order defi ned around 700 B.C. by the Greek author Hésiode : Clio, Muse of history ; Euterpe, Muse of music and lyric poetry ; Thalie, Muse of comedy ; Melpomène, Muse of tragedy ; Terpsichore, Muse of dance and dramatic choirs; Erato, Muse of love poetry ; Polymnie, Muse choir singing and harmony ; Uranie, Muse of astronomy and lastly, in the large central medallion, Calliope, Muse of epic elegiac poetry, in the company of the prince of poets, Homer. The eight « exterior » Muses are oriented on an axis towards the middle of the central medallion. The depiction of the clothing and other attributes of the different personalities, identified by latin inscriptions included above each medallion, is very detailed.

The overall composition and the purely decorative elements (intertwining, crosses, scroll patterns, etc.), indicates the uncovered mosaic was created in the tradition of the workshops of the town of Trèves, about 50 kilometres away. It is the work of a specialised workshop which, in the course of the 3rd century, created several other similar masterpieces, in particular in Trèves (Mosaic of Monnus) and at Bad Kreuznach (Mosaic of the
Gladiators).

After its dismantling in Vichten in July 1995, the mosaic was transferred to the Rheinisches Landesmuseum in Trèves for the first step in restoration. After its return to Luxembourg in March 1997, the fi nal restoration, notably including the fi lling in of various gaps, took place until 1999 in special workshops of the National Museum of History and Art in Luxembourg where it is exhibited today.

Price of the sheet: 4 octagonal stamps 0,50 € + 1 diamond stamp at 1,00 € = 3,00 €
Printing: High-resolution offset by Cartor Security Print, La Loupe (F)
Dimensions: 110 x 110 mm

Octagon Shape Stamps - Korea - 2nd Series Traditional Culture Special - 2003

Four Octagon Shape Stamps, a new shape in my odd shape stamps collection.
The special stamp depicting traditional Korean culture is issued to demonstrate the wisdom and aesthetic sensitivity of our ancestors by showcasing articles used by them daily. Introduced in the second bundle of the series are sedan chairs which were the main mode of transportation in the olden days.
1) Eoyeon Sedan Chair
This sedan chair reserved for kings was also called Nanga or Nanyeo. Originally, Yeon sedan chairs were used by kings and had wheels underneath to be hauled by horses. Yeo sedan chairs, meanwhile, were carried on the shoulder of bearers. The chairs had Juryeom, a curtain made of beads hanging in the front, left and right sides. These chairs also featured a Bojang, a splendid insignia and had long grips.
2) Choheon Sedan Chair
This single-wheeled sedan chair for government officials above the rank of Jongipum was called ilryungeo, myeonggeo or chocha. Over the single wheel made of iron was the chair sitting high up with grips hanging both at the front and back. The chair was pulled and pushed by six to nine persons. The back of the chair displayed engravings of the sun, clouds and wave patterns.
3) Saingyo Sedan Chair
This sedan chair was used by commoners to carry the bride to the wedding ceremony. Two bearers manned the front while two were at the back to carry the chair. The chair was decorated with colorful tassels and brilliantly embroidered hanging screens. In order to synchronize the four pairs of feet and to alleviate fatigue, the bearers sang songs called Gwonmaseong while transporting the bride on long distance trips.
4) Namyeo Sedan Chair
This small open sedan chair resembles a chair. There is no cover over the chair as it was used for passage through narrow roads including mountain trails. The chair could be carried over the shoulders from the front and the back as it had poles for handles. The sedan chair with four carriers were used by government officials with rank of above Jongipum Champan, while the chair with two carriers were used by government official with the title of Dangsanggwan above the rank of Jeongsampum.

Stamps Information
Title - Traditional Culture Special(2nd)
kind - Four kinds
Date of Issue - May 19, 2003
Quantity - 800,000 stamps each
Denomination - 190 won
Design - Sedan Chair (Eoyeon, Choheon, Saingyo, Namyeo)
Printing Process and Colors - Intaglio, two colors (Octagonal stamp)
Size of Stamp - 35mm x 35mm
Image Area - 35mm x 35mm
Perforation - 13
Sheet Composition - 4 x 4 (four odd shape stamps setenant)
Paper - White Unwatermarked
Engraving - Lee, Pil-woo
Photographer - Kim, Chang-hwan
Designer - Park, Eun-kyung
Printer - Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

Octagon Shape Stamps - Korea - 1st Series Traditional Culture Special - 2003

Four Octagon Shape Stamps, a new shape in my odd shape stamps collection.
The special stamps on traditional Korean culture are issued to demonstrate the wisdom and aesthetic sensitivity of our ancestors by showcasing articles used everyday by them. Introduced in the first of the series are footwear worn for both protection and adornment. The materials and types of shoes varied widely according to gender, social status, occupation and attendant attire.
1) Unhye schnee
Unhye, also known as Onhye, referred to footwear with a short ankle covering that were worn by women. These shoes were covered with silk and cotton flannel, while their tips and heels were embroidered or covered with cloud-shaped silk. The soles of the shoes were made of leather, with heel and toe plates attached to the sole. These shoes were usually worn by women of royalty, the court and upper-class until the late Joseon Period.
2) Mokhwa (wooden shoes)
Mokhwa, footwear with a long ankle covering, was usually worn with official uniforms. The soles of the shoes were made of wood and covered with leather. The ankle covering was made with black cloth and covered with fur, leather, cotton flannel or silk. The seams were lined with colored cloth. These shoes resembling semi-boots are worn by bridegrooms even today during traditional wedding ceremonies.
3) Jipsin (straw shoes)
Made with straws, Jipsin is also called Bigu or Chohye. These shoes with a long history were the most popular shoes worn by commoners. Jipsin was worn during long journeys, field work and on a daily basis. The tip of the shoes was short, coarsely woven with thick outer rims, usually 26 to 30 in number. Jipsin was also made with hemp, cord twisted with hemp, rushes and bulrushes.
4) Namaksin (wooden clogs)
Usually worn during rain or snow, Namaksin was made of wood. These shoes came with or without heels. Heels were added to avoid water or mud being splashed onto the feet. Sturdy and light wood, usually from paulownia trees and willows, was used to make the shoes. Beeswax was also applied to waterproof the shoes. Namaksin was worn regardless of social status and age. Namaksin for children was colored and embellished.

Stamps Information
Title - Traditional Culture Special (1st)
kind - Four kinds
Date of Issue - March 19, 2003
Quantity - 800,000 stamps each
Denomination - 190 won
Design - Unhye, Mokhwa, Jipsin, Namaksin
Printing Process and Colors - Intaglio, two colors (Octagonal stamp)
Size of Stamp - 35mm x 35mm
Image Area - 35mm x 35mm
Perforation - 13
Sheet Composition - 4 x 4 (four stamps setenant)
Paper - White Unwatermarked
Engraving - Shin, Hyun-tae
Designer - Kim, So-jeong / Kim, Chang-hwan (Photography)
Printer - Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation