Grand Tour: Neoclassical Tazza (w. 36cm) - Marble - probably early 19th century

The highly coveted marble, originaly coming from egyptian desert and with its essentially ornamental function, is so sought after due to its extraordinary color, which can touch the different shades of black, white, dark yellow, brown. The remarkable tazza certainly have been among the finest souvenirs of the Grand Tour, a venture undertaken by affluent members of English society to explore ancient cities, such as Greece, Rome. By repute this tazza was acquired in Rome in 1905. Providing professional packaging Shipping with UPS international tracked and signed