Norman Ship (from Bayeux Tapestry) - 1 dirham

This definitive stamp celebrates the rich global history of maritime exploration and naval architecture by featuring a scene adapted from the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry. The design illustrates a classic single-masted Norman vessel, miscaptioned at the bottom left as a "Viking Ship", filled with mariners riding stylized, curling waves beneath the historic Latin inscription "AD PEVENESAE". The right-hand panel features an intricate, ancient mariner's compass rose over a solid orange-terracotta background. This illustrative composition conveys a profound message of historical transit, cultural discovery, and the early evolution of seafaring technology. Issued by Qatar, the issue serves to connect regional mail routing with the milestones of international maritime legacy.