Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2013.

Tazza

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureVenetian

Date17th century

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6736

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 6

DescriptionTazza of clear glass. Flat plate with an upturned rim decorated on the underside with a 2" outer band of floral and scroll diamond-point engraving. Then, applied blue chain link followed by an additional milled band. Attached clear hollow conical foot. Slightly flaring stem with a turned under rim. Attached central band of clear ribbon.

Published References_Glass From the Corning Museum of Glass: A Guide to the Collection_, pg. 38, #34. Hugh Tait, _The Golden Age of Venetian Glass_, (British Museum, 1979), pp. 134-135, #232.