Butter Boat
second half of 18th century (made)
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Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain, vertical ribbing, scalloped edge. Outside are painted in underglaze blue with Chinese lake-scenes; inside, a Chinese emblem and trellis diaper border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Butter boat, soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, made by Lowestoft porcelain factory, England, second half of 18th century |
| Physical description | Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain, vertical ribbing, scalloped edge. Outside are painted in underglaze blue with Chinese lake-scenes; inside, a Chinese emblem and trellis diaper border. |
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| Credit line | Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq. |
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| Accession number | C.475-1924 |
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| Record created | May 5, 2009 |
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