Tunisian mosaics "Gazelle in the grass", end of 2nd century
Michel Reference
TN 1261
Stanley Reference
TN 1243
Yvert Reference
TN 1198
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp presents an elegant gazelle represented in the middle of tall grass, from a mosaic of El Jem from the end of the 2nd century AD. The animal's alert posture and the finesse of its features demonstrate the exceptional mastery of local artists in capturing the grace of movement. This wild motif was very popular for decorating rich residences (domus), recalling the close link between urban habitat and the fauna of the surrounding steppes.
Size
36x36 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
DIAPOS
Printers
Courvoisier S.A
Perforation
13¼
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,45 DT
Mint Value
1,73 $
Used Value
0,87 $
Print Run
1 010 000 exemplaires
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