European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Butter Tub and Cover Made in Delft, Netherlands, Europe1750-70 Artist/maker unknown, Dutch Tin-glazed earthenware with blue decoration; finial with polychrome decoration Currently not on view 2005-105-18a,b Bequest of Rita Markus in memory of Frits Markus, 2005 |
LabelButter tubs appeared on almost every table in the Netherlands, where much bread and butter was consumed. The shape of this tub derives from wooden utensils that had lids held in place by two staves. Here, the staves are not necessary but the leaf-form handles retain the holes. |
