Pair of Butter Tubs
Manufacturer
Delft
(Netherlands)
CultureDutch
OriginThe Netherlands
Datec.1740
MediumTin-glazed earthenware with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 12.8 cm (3 3/8 x 5 1/16 in.)
MarkingsG05.11.02.1a-b: Marked '3' on underside of lid in red enamel; Marked '3' on base in red enamel; G05.11.02.2a-b: Marked '4' on underside of lid in red enamel; Marked '4' on base in red enamel
DescriptionPair of shallow oval-shaped Delft butter tubs with straight sides encircled by a thick ribbed band. The upper portion is enamelled in the Kakiemon palette and with two shell-shaped upright handles at the rim. The flat cover has a dog finial.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG05.11.2.1a-b-.2a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Dutch PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770
Object number: G05.18.40.1a-c-.2a-c
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1810-1815
Object number: G01.10.21