Bhutan year 1979 Folk artefacts / Antiquities stamps set MNH**
In 1979, Bhutan issued a set of seven postage stamps featuring folk artifacts and antiquities. Here are the details of the stamps:
- Denomination: 15 chetrum Design: A traditional Bhutanese sword Color: Brown and green
- Denomination: 25 chetrum Design: A Bhutanese dagger with a silver sheath Color: Blue and silver
- Denomination: 30 chetrum Design: A traditional Bhutanese shield Color: Purple and silver
- Denomination: 1 ngultrum Design: A Bhutanese ritual horn made from a human thighbone Color: Green and brown
- Denomination: 3 ngultrum Design: A silver and gold Bhutanese tea pot Color: Red and gold
- Denomination: 4 ngultrum Design: A Bhutanese ritual bell and dorje (thunderbolt) Color: Blue and gold
- Denomination: 9 ngultrum Design: A Bhutanese ritual mask Color: Multicolored
These stamps were printed using the offset lithography method and were perforated. They were issued to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan through its traditional artifacts and antiquities.
