Empire tazza in fire-gilt bronze, marble and glass – France, early 19th c.

An impressive Empire centrepiece or tazza, more than two hundred years old, made of fire-gilt bronze, green-veined marble and original glass. Around the glass bowl, raised on small columns, are beautiful horses with a warrior and mythological figures with harp and triangle. The glass is old and original and has a few small chips on the rim and scratches on the inside, as can be expected after all these years (see the photos). A true showpiece from the French Empire period, with the classical motifs and craftsmanship this era is known for. Beautiful as a centrepiece on a dining table, sideboard or mantelpiece in a classic or eclectic interior. Dimensions: height 20 cm, diameter 19 cm. Material: fire-gilt bronze, green-veined marble, glass. Style: Empire. Period: early 19th century. Origin: France. Condition: good, glass with small chips and scratches consistent with age.