Tazza c. 1870 - 1875
Gold | 5.0 x 26.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11377
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A gold tazza with a concave openwork rim decorated with floral motifs and a row of gold beads hang off the rim. The back of the tazza has a screw attachment however the foot is missing. This tazza is part of a courtly set of eleven items that was presented to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales during his four-month tour of India. When the Prince returned from his lengthy tour, he organised for his gifts from India to be exhibited in various locations across Britain, and Paris and Copenhagen. This gold set was particularly commended for its design in reviews of the Prince's gifts.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, Maharaja of Mysore.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold
Measurements
5.0 x 26.8 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
Mysore [Karnataka]