Butter Boat
ca. 1755 (made)
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Butter or cream boat of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed and painted with black enamel. Moulded in relief with a basket pattern at the top and bottom, and foliage and scrolls form two panels in which are transfer-printed designs of lovers in gardens. Inside is a painted border of alternate diaper and floral pattern.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed and painted with black enamel and moulded |
| Brief description | Butter or cream boat of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed and painted with black enamel, Worcester porcelain factory, Worcester, ca. 1755 |
| Physical description | Butter or cream boat of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed and painted with black enamel. Moulded in relief with a basket pattern at the top and bottom, and foliage and scrolls form two panels in which are transfer-printed designs of lovers in gardens. Inside is a painted border of alternate diaper and floral pattern. |
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| Credit line | Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq. |
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| Accession number | C.1231-1924 |
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| Record created | June 9, 2009 |
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