Decoration of the great mosque of Kairouan - 10F
Michel Reference
TN 339
Stanley Reference
TN 306a
Yvert Reference
TN 318A
Themes
Sites and landscapes
Description
Postage stamp from Tunisia, issued around 1948, representing a decorative motif of the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
Arabesque or ornamentation from the Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in the 7th century, is famous for its refined ornamentation, including plant arabesques and geometric patterns. The mihrab (prayer niche) is richly decorated with lustrous ceramic tiles and carved marble, while the wooden minbar features intricate carved designs.
Arabesque or ornamentation from the Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in the 7th century, is famous for its refined ornamentation, including plant arabesques and geometric patterns. The mihrab (prayer niche) is richly decorated with lustrous ceramic tiles and carved marble, while the wooden minbar features intricate carved designs.
Size
34 x 21 mm
Colors
violet
Designer
M. Besson
Printers
Charles Mazelin
Perforation
13
Print
Taille-douce
Face Value
12,00 DT
Mint Value
—
Used Value
—
Print Run
5 210 000 exemplaires
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