Cambodia year 1983 Culture of Khmer stamps set MNH
Cambodia (People’s Republic of Kampuchea) 1983: Culture of the Khmer
| Detail | Information |
| Issue Date | March 15, 1983 |
| Theme | Culture of the Khmer (Ancient Architecture and Art) |
| Set Size | 7 stamps |
| Scott Catalogue # | 393-399 (sometimes listed as 469-475 depending on the catalog) |
| Denominations | The set features stamps with various Riel (R) denominations: 0.20 R, 0.50 R, 0.80 R, 1 R, 1.50 R, 2 R, and 3 R. |
| Designs | The stamps depict various architectural sites and iconic artistic figures from the Khmer Empire, primarily from the Angkor period. Examples of the images include: |
| * Ruins of Srah Srang (a baray/reservoir) | |
| * Bakong temple | |
| * Ta Som temple | |
| * North Gate of Angkor Thom | |
| * Kennora (mythical winged figures) | |
| * Apsara (celestial dancer) stone relief from Angkor | |
| * Goddess Tevoda from Banteay Srei temple |
This set is a popular issue among collectors interested in the art and archaeology of Southeast Asia, specifically the magnificent temples of Angkor.
