Ancient Phoenician Craftsman Pottery - 100 piastre
Pottery making is one of the oldest traditional crafts in Lebanon, tracing its roots back thousands of years to the Phoenician civilization. Ancient Phoenician artisans were renowned throughout the Mediterranean basin for their skilled ceramic work, creating functional vessels, amphorae, and fine decorative pottery that served as major trade commodities across regional maritime networks.
Issued in the mid-1950s as part of a series celebrating traditional Lebanese crafts and ancient heritage (LIBAN / لبنان), this postage stamp features an Ancient Potter. Printed by Imprimerie Saikali, the finely detailed stippled engraving depicts a youth in classical draped attire meticulously painting decorative motifs onto a ceramic vessel, honoring the nation's artistic legacy and historical roots in fine craftsmanship.
Issued in the mid-1950s as part of a series celebrating traditional Lebanese crafts and ancient heritage (LIBAN / لبنان), this postage stamp features an Ancient Potter. Printed by Imprimerie Saikali, the finely detailed stippled engraving depicts a youth in classical draped attire meticulously painting decorative motifs onto a ceramic vessel, honoring the nation's artistic legacy and historical roots in fine craftsmanship.