This 1979 East Germany (DDR) stamp features the Serpent, an early French bass wind instrument popular from the 17th to early 19th centuries. Issued as part of the “Musikinstrumenten-Museum Leipzig” series, the design beautifully illustrates the instrument’s characteristic S-shaped wooden body and finger holes. The muted olive-bronze shading captures its historical craftsmanship, while elegant script lettering enhances the museum-themed presentation. A fine thematic item for collectors of musical instruments, DDR culture, and museum-related issues.