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BUTTER DISH & COVER

BUTTER DISH & COVER
 1880s

Medium
Deep well, wide flat rim, cover domed with 'acorn' knob, engraved fern-like foliage design
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Kurt Albrecht, 1969
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Deep well, wide flat rim, cover domed with 'acorn' knob, engraved fern-like foliage design
Measurements
H.15.2cm D.21.6 cm
Accession Number
D17-1969
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Kurt Albrecht, 1969
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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