Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the diverse representations of horses in Chinese stamps, showcasing their artistic and cultural significance through various historical and artistic contexts [1]. Group 1: Historical Context - The earliest representation of a horse in Chinese stamps appeared in the 1953 special stamp set "Great Motherland," featuring a horse from a Dunhuang mural [5]. - The 1956 stamp "Eastern Han Image Brick" depicted a horse-drawn carriage crossing a bridge, illustrating dynamic movement [6]. - The first stamp set focusing primarily on horses was the 1961 "Tang Sancai" series, which included four horse-themed stamps showcasing the unique ceramic art of the Tang Dynasty [7]. Group 2: Artistic Representations - The "Tang Sancai" stamps featured colorful ceramic horses, with the third stamp showcasing a white three-color ceramic horse from the tomb of Xianyu Tinghui, a notable general of the Tang Dynasty [8]. - The 1970s saw the release of the "Copper Galloping Horse" stamp, representing a famous bronze sculpture known as "Ma Chao Long Que," which symbolizes a mythical horse [9]. - The 1978 "Galloping Horses" stamp series, featuring ten stamps based on the works of modern artist Xu Beihong, emphasized the strength and spirit of horses in Chinese culture [10][11]. Group 3: Cultural Significance - The "Six Steeds of Zhao Ling" stamp set, issued in 2001, depicted the six famous steeds of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, highlighting their historical importance and the artistry of their representations [12].