Indonesia on the Ramayana
Complete Set of 6 nos of commemorative postage stamps on the Scenes from Ramayana Ballet :
![1 Djataju [Scenes from Ramayana Ballet]](https://istampgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1-Djataju-Scenes-from-Ramayana-Ballet.jpg)
![2 Hanuman [Scenes from Ramayana Ballet]](https://istampgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2-Hanuman-Scenes-from-Ramayana-Ballet.jpg)
![3 Dasamuka [Scenes from Ramayana Ballet]](https://istampgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/3-Dasamuka-Scenes-from-Ramayana-Ballet.jpg)
![4 Kidang Kentiana [Scenes from Ramayana Ballet]](https://istampgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/4-Kidang-Kentiana-Scenes-from-Ramayana-Ballet.jpg)
![5 Dewi Sinta [Scenes from Ramayana Ballet]](https://istampgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/5-Dewi-Sinta-Scenes-from-Ramayana-Ballet.jpg)
Issued by Indonesia
Issued on Jan 15, 1962
Issued for : Ramayana Ballet [sendratari ramayana]
Picture : Different Characters from Sendratari Ramayana in Indonesia. 30 s – Djataju, 40 s – Hanuman, 1 r – Dasamuka, 1.50 r – Kidang Kentiana, 3 r – Dewi Sinta and 5 r – Rama.
Colour : 30 s – Ocher & Red Brown, 40 s – Rose Lilac & Violet, 1 r – Green & Claret, 1.50 r – Salmon Pink & Dark Green, 3 r – Pale Green & Deep Blue and 5 r – Brown Orange & Dark Brown.
Type : Stamps, Mint Condition
Watermark : No
Denomination : 30 & 40 Sen and 1,1.50, 3 & 5 Rupiah
Perforation : 12 x 12½
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