French butter dish, orange (1303)

A French butter dish glazed orange. A French butter dish is used to keep butter safely at room temperature for extended periods of time. By adding a bit of cool water to the outer cup, a seal is formed to protect the butter in the inner cup from outside air, extending its usable time.

Weight: 534 (1.18 lb)

Capacity: 87 ml of butter (3 oz weight)

Dimensions (height x diameter): 7.7 cm x 8.5 (3 in x 3.3)