Each is of circular form with undulating rims, molded basket-weave patterned, sloping sides and a circular face. The rims, sides and face are painted with various flowers.
butter dishes (serving dishes)
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
porcelain
ceramic (material)
floral patterns
Porcelain
Molded
Painted
Floral
Unidentified Ceramic
DISH, BUTTER/JELLY
Transfer printed on the bottom in leafy cross fronds is: Handpainted/1839-1939/Herend/Hungary. Impressed on the bottom is: Herend.
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
1986.576.1
Herend (Maker)
Herend, Hungary; Hungary
0.75 (H), 2.625 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.576.1-6
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