Tazza

ca. 1871 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tazza of earthenware moulded in relief and covered with a blue glaze. In the middle is a female head surrounded by a laurel wreath in relief. On the rim are countersunk rays with floral sprays between them.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, moulded and glazed
Brief description
Tazza of earthenware moulded in relief and covered with a blue glaze, made by Maw & Co., Benthall Works, Jackfield, ca. 1871.
Physical description
Tazza of earthenware moulded in relief and covered with a blue glaze. In the middle is a female head surrounded by a laurel wreath in relief. On the rim are countersunk rays with floral sprays between them.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 20.6cm
  • Height: 4.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Maw & Co' (Maker's mark impressed on base)
Gallery label
Dish Made by Maw & Co., Benthall Works, Jackfield, Shropshire, England, about 1871 Mark: 'Maw & Co' impressed Earthenware 3412-1901 Given by Messrs Maw & Co(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Given by Messrs. Maw.
Production
Made in the Benthall Works, Jackfield.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
3412-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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