European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Butter Dish Made in Altenberg, Germany, EuropeLate 17th century, lid dated 1698 Artist/maker unknown, German Salt-glazed stoneware with wash; pewter lid and foot
Currently not on view 1897-874 Bequest of Mrs. Frederic Graff, 1897 |
LabelAlthough stoneware cannot withstand applied heat and is thus not suitable as a cooking vessel, it was a useful ceramic in the kitchen for the storage of certain foodstuffs, like butter, and liquids. |
