Two butter dishes c. 1740 - 1765

This small octagonal butter dish, dating from the mid-18th century, is a fine example of Dutch Delftware. The lid of the dish is adorned with a whimsical snail sculpture, crafted in a combination of glazed earthenware and gold paint. The dish itself is decorated with a vibrant scene of people interacting in a landscape, painted with delicate brushstrokes in a range of pastel colors. The De Drie Posteleyne Astonne, a notable Delftware workshop, is known for producing such intricate and aesthetically pleasing pieces that showcase the mastery of their craft.