Butter Tub and Cover
Artist/maker unknown, Dutch
Geography:
Made in Delft, Netherlands, Europe
Date:
1750-1770Medium:
Tin-glazed earthenware with blue decoration; finial with polychrome decorationDimensions:
2 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 5 inches (7 × 9.5 × 12.7 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
2005-105-18a,bCredit Line:
Bequest of Rita Markus in memory of Frits Markus, 2005
Made in Delft, Netherlands, Europe
Date:
1750-1770Medium:
Tin-glazed earthenware with blue decoration; finial with polychrome decorationDimensions:
2 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 5 inches (7 × 9.5 × 12.7 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2005-105-18a,bCredit Line:
Bequest of Rita Markus in memory of Frits Markus, 2005
Label:
Butter 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.
Butter 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.
