Lot 53
  • 53

A green porphyry tazza, Modern

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • porphyry
  • 20cm. high, 32cm. diameter; 7¾in., 1ft. ½in.
on a trumpet foot

Literature

Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, illustrated pp.106 and 144, in the Stanza dei fatti mitologici.

Condition

In overall good condition. Slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste.
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