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Tazza
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Tazza
- Place of origin:
Venice, Italy (probably, made)
- Date:
1550-1625 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Mould-blown glass
- Credit Line:
Soulages Collection
- Museum number:
5567-1859
- Gallery location:
Glass, room 131, case 9, shelf 1
This type of shallow dish on a foot is called a tazza. It could be used for serving 'sweetmeats'. These were the different sorts of sugared and spiced fruits, conserves, biscuits and other confectionery that made up the final 'sweet' course of a banquet. Tazzas also served as drinking glasses for red wine. It required practice and the utmost care to drink from such a glass without spilling, and being able to do so was a sign of great sophistication.
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