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Butter dish


Bowl
English (London, probably Lambeth)
about 1680
Object Place: Europe, Delft, The Netherlands

Medium/Technique Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions 7.62 x 17.14 cm (3 x 6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes
Accession Number61.1241
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryEarthenware

DescriptionElliptical, straight sides flaring very slightly at rim; outlined landscape with figure in white at each side on dark cobalt blue ground ("bleu persan"). Bottom slightly concave so edges are worn.