Decoration of the great mosque of Kairouan - 6F
Michel Reference
TN 337
Stanley Reference
TN 196
Yvert Reference
TN 317
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
lilas violet
Designer
M. Besson
Printers
Charles Mazelin
Perforation
13
Print
Taille-douce
Face Value
6,00 DT
Mint Value
—
Used Value
—
Print Run
4 350 000 exemplaires
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