Minton Tazza and Dessert Plates with Bisque Putti
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A Minton tazza and pair of dessert plates, late 19th century, the tazza with pierced bowl supported by three addorsed bisque putti, united by gilt scrolls and monogrammed medallions on a navy blue ground, underglaze puce mark to base retailed by T Goode & Co, the plates with matching medallions and pierced Greek key borders on navy blue ground, height of tazza 22.5 cm, diameter of plates 24 cm. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, Sydney.
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- Tazza - A tazza is a shallow saucer-like dish, either mounted on a stem and foot, or on a foot alone, used for drinking or serving small items of food. The word is derived from the Italian for "cup", plural tazze. Tazza are usually found in silver, ceramics or glass.
- Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
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