traditional 18th century water jar from Tunis and Kairouan
Michel Reference
TN 1585
Stanley Reference
TN 1567
Yvert Reference
TN 1510
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp illustrates a traditional 18th century water jar, typical of the cities of Tunis and Kairouan. Made of terracotta with a generous body and fine handles, it symbolizes the importance of water management and freshness in Tunisian oasis and urban architecture. It is a tribute to ancient pottery which, beyond its storage function, testifies to the refinement of the arts of fire and culinary traditions inherited from centuries of local know-how.
Size
36,7x52 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Sadok Ben Yacoub
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
13 x 13¼
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,10 DT
Mint Value
0,25 $
Used Value
0,25 $
Print Run
1 000 000 exemplaires
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