Decoration of the great mosque of Kairouan - 15F

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 27/05/1949

Age : 77 years

Michel Reference
TN 342
Stanley Reference
TN 306d
Yvert Reference
TN 318D
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.
Size
34 x 21 mm
Colors
rouge run
Designer
M. Besson
Printers
Charles Mazelin
Perforation
13
Print
Taille-douce
Face Value
15,00 DT
Mint Value
Used Value
Print Run
630 000 exemplaires
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