'Cozy Worthies Map' - China, 2016

'Cozy Worthies Map', issued by China, posted Apr 2nd, 2016, from People's Park in Shanghai, China, and Mt. Quaiji in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, to Shenayang.

The 'Cozy Worthies Map' is the official translation of the painting, aka painting of hermits. This is a rare painting from the Tang Dynasty by Su Wei, which measures 168.7 cm long and 45.2 cm and wide. It depicts four of the seven famous intellectuals (worthies) including Shan Tao, Wang Rong, Liu Ling and Ruan Ji from the Wei and Jin dynasties, a period known for its tolerance and respect of various schools of thoughts.

The first cover was sent from Mt. Quaiji, where the stories in the painting occurred. The second painting was sent from People's Park, where the Shanghai Museum, home to the painting, resides.

'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains' - China, 2017

Covers from various locations in China to USA, posted on Feb 25, 2017, the first day of issue. Thank you Peng, Jueming, and Xiaoming!

This minisheet features one of the most celebrated Chinese painting 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains' (千里江山图) by Wang Ximeng (王希孟) during the Northern Song period. This painting is believed to be the only surviving work by the renowned painter. He was only 18 when he finished this long scroll measured 39 feet. The painting is now part of the permanent collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing. 

It is also interesting to note how the US Post Services sort and mark these covers. Only one cover was lucky enough to have a sticker with spray on codes.