Tazze
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
150 x 152 mm; 190 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Worcester
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 21190.2.1
Summary
Ceramic shell-shaped tazze. Serrated rim, three inter-twined dolphins comprise the stem support, one tripartite base edged with embossed design of leaves. Finished with a majolica-type glaze. Base - coloured turquoise, brown, light green and white. Support - coloured turquoise, yellowy-brown and pink. Bowl - coloured turquoise above, white underneath. Chips and repairs on rim. One of five Royal Worcester tazze.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.