16th & 17th century glass

Venetian tazza

Bowl on foot, ‘fruttiera’ decorated with blue threads. The foot has vertical ribs, the bowl is made in the so called ‘mezza stampaura' technique and is diagonally ribbed until half way. Compared to other pieces of the same type this one is a bit smaller and has a beautifully balanced shape.
Venice.

1500-1520

Height: 14 cm, diameter bowl: 23,5 cm.