Tunisian Ceramic Fish Wall Plate from Les Ateliers, Nabeul, 1970s

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A highly collectible Mid-Century modern ceramic wall plate, hand-painted and signed by the artist in the historic pottery capital of … Read more A highly collectible Mid-Century modern ceramic wall plate, hand-painted and signed by the artist in the historic pottery capital of Nabeul, Tunisia.
This piece showcases an incredibly dense and vibrant maritime composition. It features stylized, brilliantly colored fish and a lobster intricately set against the region's signature high-contrast black and white stippled background.

Symbolism: In Tunisian culture and Mediterranean folklore, the fish is a prominent, ancient symbol used to ward off the "evil eye" and invite good luck, prosperity, and protection into the home. See less