These three issues of stamps form a part of a set of 18 issues of "Chinese Art Treasures" postage stamps in three series to be released within the year. Other issues to be released are: (clockwise from top-right down) Duke of Mao's bronze tripod of Chou (denomination, NT$1.00; date of issuance, April; number of stamps to be issued, 1,000,000); perforated jade tube of Chou (NT$1.50, April; 600,000); ruby-red monk's-hat-shaped porcelain pitcher of Ming (NT$2.00; April; 600,000); square bronze vessel of Shang (NT$3.00; December; 600,000); phoenix-neck-shaped bronze vessel of the Period of Warring States (NT$1.00; December; 600,000); perforated jade disc of Han (NT$3.60; December; 600,000); under-glaze red porcelain vase of Ming (NT$2.40; December; 600,000); over-glaze red porcelain covered jar of Ching (NT$3.20; December; 600,000); dragon-and-phoenix jade vessel of Ching (NT $0.80; December; 1,600,000); multi-colored palace porcelain perfumer of Ching, (NT$0.80; June; 1,600,000); white jade goblet of Sung (NT$2.00; September; 600,000); powder-blue porcelain washer of Southern Sung (NT$4.00; September; 1,000,000) jade pi hsieh (legendary animal to ward off evils) of Han (NT$4.50; September; 600,000); the Kingdom of San's bronze vessel of Chou (NT$1.50; June; 600,000) Earl of Chen's bronze vessel of the Period of Warring States (NT$1.00; June; 600,000).
The designs of these stamp issues are selected exclusively from the Chinese art collections of the National Palace and Central Museums now in Taiwan. They are printed in original color so as to convey the true appearance of these priceless antiques. Issued for the purpose of acquainting the public with the early Chinese culture and making Chinese art treasures available for popular appreciation, the first issuance was snatched up in a few hours on the morning of February 1.