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Butter Dish

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1835-1850

GUSN

GUSN-304442

Description

Hand-painted porcelain straight sided dish attached to plate with cover decorated with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Anthemion motif on knop. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Details

Descriptive Terms

butter dishes (serving dishes)
porcelain
glazing (coating)
hand-painted
Dish, Serving
Dish, Butter
Dish, Butter

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 (H), 8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy H. McGee

Accession Number

1989.16.23AB

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