Pattern Category: Chinese Influence Object Type: Dinner and Dessert Wares Dimensions: - Height: 4.5 inches
- Length: 12.5 inches
- Width: 4.5 inches
Description:
An earthenware covered root dish printed in blue underglaze in the Willow 1 pattern. It consists of a central oval-shaped, machine turned container with cover intended for butter or sauces. It is fixed centrally to an extended upright sided stand with tapered cut off ends. While some have described this object as an asparagus dish, it is more likely that the stand was made to hold root vegetables. Drakard/Holdway Pattern Number P609-1 Mark Types and IDsImpressed 2a
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