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Scanned by Guest Visitor · 18 Sep 2026

Airmail StampConfidence: High
CountryJapan
Era1950s-1960s
ThemeMythology
Sub themeCelestial Beings
Denomination15oo
Used / MintMint
ConditionMinor toning or discoloration visible on the left edge.
Catalogue numberNot visible / unverified—pending master catalogue match
BackgroundThis airmail stamp is from the Ryukyu Islands, which were under United States administration after World War II until their reversion to Japan in 1972. The design features a celestial maiden playing a flute, a motif common in East Asian mythology and art, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.
SummaryAn airmail stamp from the Ryukyu Islands, featuring a celestial maiden playing a flute. The stamp is green and white, denominated '15oo', and appears to be in mint condition with good centering, though showing minor toning on the left edge.
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Country (as printed)琉球郵便
Colony ofUnited States
Issuing authorityRyukyu Postal Administration
Issue titleCelestial Maiden with Flute
Estimated decade1950s-1960s
Stamp typeAirmail Stamp
Probable purposeTo pay for airmail postage from the Ryukyu Islands.
OrientationHorizontal
Stamp shapeRectangular
Overprint presentNo
Surcharge visibleNo
Printing marksNo
Primary themeMythology
PerforatedPerforated
Gutter presentNo
Margin presentYes
Selvage presentNo
Tab presentNo
Stamp-on-stampNo
Cancellation visibleNo
CenteringVery Fine
Condition grade (estimate)Very Fine
Visible textAIR MAIL, 琉球郵便, 15oo
Languages detectedEnglish, Japanese
Secondary themesMusic, Art
Faults notedStain, Toning
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Dimensions470 × 381 px
Aspect ratio1.234
ShapeRectangular
Embedded in photoYes
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CountryJapan
FormatAirmail Stamp
ThemeMythology
Mint/UsedMint
Denomination15oo Unknown
Catalog NumberUnknown
SummaryAn airmail stamp from the Ryukyu Islands, featuring a celestial maiden playing a flute. The stamp is green and white, denominated '15oo', and appears to be in mint condition with good centering, though showing minor toning on the left edge.
SourcePhilatelist.co.in AI Stamp Scanner
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