Sabean finds from Marib

Sabean finds from Marib

Year
1961
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
YE-AR 220A
Yvert & Tellier
YE-K 104
Stanley Gibbons
YE-AR 146

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
11¾
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
This stamp focuses on the delicate sculptural and historical finds excavated at Marib, depicting an ancient sculpted figure known as the torso of a riding boy. The design features this detailed, partially preserved statue set against a vivid yellow background, highlighting the artistic refinement and regional stone or metal craftsmanship characteristic of Sabaean civilization. This illustration carries a message of cultural pride and sophisticated ancient artistry, reflecting how Yemen served as a prosperous crossroads of cultural and commercial exchanges. Within the Yemeni context, the issue documents and preserves the nation's classical heritage, reinforcing its identity through the monumental creative achievements of its early history.