Deksel van botervloot c. 1774 - 1778

"Deksel van botervloot" (Butter Boat Lid), c. 1774 - 1778, is a lid from a butter boat by Loosdrecht, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The lid is decorated in a rustic landscape scene with brown accents on a white porcelain background. This lid, measuring 4 cm in height and 12.5 cm in diameter, is a testament to the Dutch decorative arts in the 18th century, featuring a pastoral scene. The lid is an example of the Rococo style, and is a fine example of Dutch decorative arts of the period.