Tazza of veined yellow marble

A tazza is a shallow, ornamental cup, bowl or vase, usually with a pedestal. This two-handled marble example was made in Italy in the late 18th century.

The tazza is of veined yellow marble. The pedestal is of black marble. The underside and stem of the tazza are fluted.

In the 18th and 19th century, many Scots travelled abroad for pleasure and education. During this 'Grand Tour', Rome was the chief destination. This tazza was probably one of the souvenirs brought home by a tourist.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-205-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1885.205
Date:	Late 18th century
Material:	Veined yellow marble and black marble (giallo-antico)
Dimensions:	6.75" H x 7.25" W across handles
What:	Tazza
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Where:	Italy
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Description:	Two-handled tazza of veined yellow marble, the underside and stem fluted and the pedestal of black marble: Italian, late 18th century
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