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Butter tub


Beurrier
Made at: Vincennes Manufactory (France)
French
1753–54
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, gilding
Dimensions Overall: 7cm (2 3/4in.)
Other (Overall): 10.5cm (4 1/8in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pirie
Accession Number1986.989a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Porcelain
DescriptionStraight sided, flat-bottomed tub with two pierced rectangular "handles" above rim. Slightly domed cover, notched for handles, with squared, ribbed handle at center. Pale yellow ground with two shaped, oval reserves containing polychrome birds and rimmed in gold.
Marks Marks on base in blue enamel: interlaceed Ls enclosing date letter A; near rim, script D. Incised, near rim: