Tazza
Tazza
Place of OriginItaly, Venice
DateEarly 16th century
DimensionsH: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
MediumExpanded mold-blown glass, with enameled and gilded decoration.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1958.19
Not on View
DescriptionClear glass with plain ribs. Blue glass thread applied to outside of bowl.
Under the rim is a band of gold 'scale' ornament enriched with red, white and blue enamel dots. The center of the inside has a rosette of blue, pink and green enamel dots.
Late 15th century
Late 15th century
1550-1600
Early 16th century
about 1350-1360
Mid-14th century
Probably 6th to early 7th century
about 1230
Early 16th century
Probably 6th century
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