Magnificent Large Late C19th French Classical Grecian-style Egyptian Alabaster Tazza with Gilt-bronze Handles.

Magnificent large late C19th French classical Grecian-style Egyptian alabaster tazza with gilt-bronze handles .

Imposing large-scale classical design tazza carved in beautifully figured and striated Egyptian alabaster or onyx . The turned shallow circular bowl mounted upon a turned socle base onto a square block base .

The sides mounted with cast gilt-bronze twin loop handles with classical anthemion motifs .

The stone with hues of cream , yellow and orange and having a highly-polished surface with a translucent and lustrous quality .

In excellent original condition, with only one minor chip to a ring turning of the socle support base .

A stunning centrepiece of superior scale and quality.

* Sotheby’s London ‘The Estate of Christian , Lady Hesketh’ March 2007 an almost identical pair Lot No, 80 sold £10800

H 14”

W (bowl) 15”

W ( including handles) 21”

D 15”

France c.1870

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