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Covered butter dish

Manufacturer (English, 1768 - 1770)
CultureEnglish
OriginBristol, Bristol, England
Datec.1770
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and enamel.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1184.1-2): 8.6 x 15.5 x 10.8 cm (3 3/8 x 6 1/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionCookworth Plymouth oval butter dish and cover. The base is moulded in relief with coloured flower sprays with two shell handles. The cover has a twig and floral handle, and is painted with brown leaf sprays, all on a rich yellow ground.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1184.1-2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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