St Agnes Tazza

Medieval

Cecil Higgins Art Gallery CLOSED

1579

The outside of the shallow bowl has bee engraved at a later date with a coat of arms, and the inscription 'J.Worth to the Parish of St Agnes'. In the centre of the bowl is the bust of a lady within a repousse border. Maker's mark; possibly a lizard.

• Medium: parcel gilt
• Dimensions: 12 x 15 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £2000 ( Total: £16,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1973
• Vendor: S J Shrubsole Ltd

Provenance

Presented to St Agnes Parish Church,Cornwall, by John Worth.

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