Butter-Boat

1780-1785 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Butter-boat of soft-paste porcelain, in the form of a flower, moulded in relief on the outside in imitation of petals, loop handle. Inside, painted in underglaze blue with floral sprays.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, moulded in relief and painted in underglaze blue
Brief description
Butter-boat, in the form of a flower, soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, made by Isleworth porcelain factory, Isleworth, 1780-1785.
Physical description
Butter-boat of soft-paste porcelain, in the form of a flower, moulded in relief on the outside in imitation of petals, loop handle. Inside, painted in underglaze blue with floral sprays.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.9cm
  • Height: 3.5cm
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.508-1924

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Record createdMay 6, 2009
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