Object Record
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Catalog Number |
BE2001.1.408 |
Object Name |
Tazza |
Description |
A green, white and gold porcelain tazza with two handles and a shallow dish on a pedestal. The base of the pedestal has white acanthus leaves outlined in gold with green and gold at the base. The dish has a green band on the inside and outside rim with a purple and gold iris on a white background in the centre. The outside of the dish has two panels with flower paintings. One side has a pink rose with bluebells in the background. On the opposite side is a painting of morning glories with little red flowers surrounding the stems in the background. Edges and handles are outlined in gold. |
Year Range from |
1850 |
Year Range to |
1870 |
Dimensions |
H-22 W-33 Dia-27 cm |
History |
According to the donor, Barbara Larson, there were originally two tazzas. One was given to her and the other to her sister Dora by their grandmother, Mary Harris. The term, "tazza" is the Italian word for "cup". This shallow basin rests atop a stem with a thick base and has primarily been used for drinking red wine. However, as this item moved throughout Europe and America, its usage focused mainly on the serving of tea-based items and sweets. Ref: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O501/tazza-unknown/ |
People |
Larson, Barbara Sayers Harris, Mary |