Worcester Porcelain Tazza with Anne de Pisseleu Portrait, 1859

A Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain tazza, dated 1859, the…
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A Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain tazza, dated 1859, the enamel decoration by Josiah Rushton, of classical kylix form, turquoise ground with gilt handles and borders to the rim and foot, the centre decorated with a portrait of Anne de Pisseleu d'Heilly, Duchesse d'Etampes, on a fine gilt ground within a laurel frame, signed by Rushton underside within the printed red shield factory mark, 9 cm high, 20 cm across the handles. Provenance: Geoffrey Godden ('Godden reference Collection' label with annotation '9/77' underside). Exhibited: 'Royal Worcester 1852?1901' (Royal Worcester summer exhibition), Worcester house, London, 8 June?30 September, 1961, no. 91. Condition: minor wear, small area of restoration to the foot only visible under Uv light

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  • Kylix - A kylix is an ancient Greek pottery vessel, with a wide shallow cup usually with tow handles, on a stem with a foot. The interior of the cup, called the tondo provided an almost flat surface for painted decoration.
  • Tazza - A tazza is a shallow saucer-like dish, either mounted on a stem and foot, or on a foot alone, used for drinking or serving small items of food. The word is derived from the Italian for "cup", plural tazze. Tazza are usually found in silver, ceramics or glass.
  • Laurel Leaf - The use of the laurel leaf as a decorative element can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was closely associated with victory and honour. In these cultures, the laurel was a sacred tree that was dedicated to the god Apollo and was believed to have protective and healing properties.

    In ancient Greece, the laurel wreath was awarded to victors in athletic competitions, such as the Olympic Games, as a symbol of their achievement. The wreath was also associated with academic achievement, and was often worn by scholars and poets. The Greeks also used the laurel leaf as a symbol of victory in war, and it was often depicted in artwork alongside images of triumphant warriors and heroes.

    The Romans continued this tradition, and the laurel wreath became a symbol of the highest military honor, the triumph, awarded to victorious generals. The wreath was also used to crown emperors and other important officials, and was often depicted in Roman art and architecture as a symbol of power and authority.

    The laurel leaf is still used as a symbol of achievement, success, and excellence, and is frequently used in logos, emblems, and other branding materials. Its association with victory and honour has made it a popular choice for awards, medals, and other forms of recognition.

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