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Record 1 1996-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dishes
  • Ceramics (Industries)
DEF

A shallow dish with vertical sides for serving butter at the table. Rectangular, circular, and hexagonal versions exist. Some have a cover and two protruding vertical lug handles, and some a pierced strainer on which the butter rests. Occasionally there is provision for ice or iced water to chill the butter. Dishes of this kind are usually accompanied by a tray, or stand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vaisselle
  • Céramique (Industries)

Spanish

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