Design for a silver Tazza
Drawing
1825-1850
1825-1850
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| Place of origin |
Design for a silver tazza. On the rim is an eagle attacking a snake. In the centre is a relief depicting a scene of a man on horseback hunting a bison. At either side of the scene are medallions with male busts. To the left of the tazza is a small sketch for a tall elaborate vase and an armoured figure.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Design for a silver Tazza (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Design for silver tazza, 1825-1850 |
| Physical description | Design for a silver tazza. On the rim is an eagle attacking a snake. In the centre is a relief depicting a scene of a man on horseback hunting a bison. At either side of the scene are medallions with male busts. To the left of the tazza is a small sketch for a tall elaborate vase and an armoured figure. |
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| Object history | The bison, eagle and snake may refer to Mexico, which then included Texas |
| Production | Goldsmith's Work And Silversmith's Work: English: 1840S |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.796-1997 |
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| Record created | April 8, 2009 |
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