ArtXIXe–XXe siècle
Ceramic 'Hamsa and fish' protective plaque from Tunisia
Enrich the Great Bookלוח שמירה "חמסה ודגים" מקרמיקה מתוניסיה
Description
Tile or plaque of glazed ceramic showing a protective hand surrounded by fish and inscriptions, hung on the home wall against the evil eye. The brightly glazed faience of Nabeul produced many examples. A ceramic counterpart to silver or brass hamsas.
Features
- Material
- Céramique
- Provenance
- Tunisie (Nabeul)
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