Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Qusair Amra

قصير عمرة

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Regular Issue

40 Piastres

JS#: P2008-09.01
SG#: 2211
SC#: 1933
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14.25x14
Issue Date:
Description: A fresco depicting a woman with raised arm wearing ornate clothing, surrounded by decorative Byzantine-influenced architectural elements and geometric patterns from Qusair Amra's interior walls.

60 Piastres

JS#: P2008-09.02
SG#: 2212
SC#: 1934
Color: flesh black red brown
Perforation : 14.25x14
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Description: An intricate ceiling fresco showing clusters of grapes surrounded by vine leaves within circular decorative borders, representing the agricultural and wine-making themes found in Umayyad palace art.

80 Piastres

JS#: P2008-09.03
SG#: 2213
SC#: 1935
Color: gold bistre
Perforation : 14.25x14
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Description: A multi-panel fresco composition showing hunters on horseback in the upper register and bath scenes in the lower section, illustrating the leisure activities of Umayyad court life.

100 Piastres

JS#: P2008-09.04
SG#: 2214
SC#: 1936
Color: gold olive olive green
Perforation : 14.25x14
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Description: A detailed portrait fresco of a woman's face with classical features and headwear, demonstrating the sophisticated artistic techniques and Byzantine influences in early Islamic palace decoration.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

50 Piastres

JS#: P2008-09.SS
SG#: MS2215
SC#: 1937
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date:
Description: An exterior view of Qusair Amra desert castle showing its distinctive dome and arched entrance, presenting the architectural structure that houses the famous Umayyad frescoes within.

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