Issued by Iran in 1973, this vibrant 2-Rial stamp showcases the Anisotremus fish, printed in rich greens and golds against a striking pink background. Part of Iran’s attractive marine-life themed issues of the early 1970s, it features bilingual inscriptions in Persian and English along with the year 1352 (Iranian calendar). The detailed rendering of the fish highlights the period’s emphasis on natural-history subjects. A desirable addition for collectors of Middle Eastern fauna, marine biology, and Iran pre-revolution postal issues.