CA0273 Very decorative pair of Grand Tour marble tazzas

Rare, very attractive, fine quality pair of 19th century Grand Tour Neoclassical Siena marble shallow oval bowls or 'vide poches', after the antique. Inspired by classical originals with finely carved and detailed acanthus style leaf lobed exterior with beaded edge and simple shallow interior set upon hand turned oval socle base. Marvellously rare pair, beautiful and highly decorative Grand Tour examples. Italian, circa 1890.

H 7cm x W 19cm x D 13cm