China Stamps - 1987, T112 , Scott 2074 Ding-Mao Year (1987 Year of the Rabbit) - Block of 4 w/imprint - MNH, VF - (9207B)

China Stamps - 1987, T112 , Scott 2074 Ding-Mao Year (1987 Year of the Rabbit) - Block of 4 w/imprint - MNH, VF : The year 1987 is the Year of Ding-Mao on lunar calendar. It is the Year of Rabbit according to a traditional 12-year circle associated with 12 symbolic animals. The rabbit makes the medicine in the palace of moon. Later, people have been worshipping a clay figurine with a head of rabbit. The figurine, regarded as a symbol of good luck and happiness, has been made in many forms and deeply loved among the people.