Sculptures from the Punic and Roman Periods: Female terracotta mask from Carthage VI-IV century B.C. BC (Bardo Museum)
Michel Reference
TN 1623
Stanley Reference
TN 1604
Yvert Reference
TN 1544
Themes
Arts
Description
The terracotta female masks from Carthage (6th-4th centuries BC), preserved at the Bardo Museum, are
Punic funerary objects (protomates) intended to protect the deceased. These pieces, often in an Egyptian or grimacing style, were placed in tombs and enhanced with colors, symbolizing deities or protective spirits.
Punic funerary objects (protomates) intended to protect the deceased. These pieces, often in an Egyptian or grimacing style, were placed in tombs and enhanced with colors, symbolizing deities or protective spirits.
Size
36x36 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
DIAPOS
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
13¼ x 13½
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,60 DT
Mint Value
1,73 $
Used Value
0,58 $
Print Run
500 000 exemplaires
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