Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2013.

Tazza

Manufacturer Unknown

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)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6736

Terms

Colorless
Blue

Collections

Glass Art

On View

On view

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.