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Tazza: MAR.C.118-1912

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Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Maker(s)

Glasshouse: Unidentified Murano glasshouse

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Description

Soda glass, with open flower like bowl with wavy edge, and ribbing on the underside. Inverted baluster stem with two knops, all ribbed spirally. Plain foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequeast

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 17.6 cm
Diameter: 7 in
Height: 15.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early
Circa 1575 CE - 1625 CE

School or Style

Renaissance

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

uncertain Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.118-1912
Primary reference Number: 27948

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 February 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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