{"product_id":"antique-saint-uze-water-butter-case","title":"Antique Butter Dish - Saint-Just","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique butter dish from the Saint-Uze pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare butter dish that evokes French history\u003cbr\u003eThis antique butter dish was made in France by the Saint-Uze pottery from the late 19th to the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe calm ivory ceramic is adorned with a beautiful blue floral pattern, adding a touch of elegance to your table.\u003cbr\u003eWith its warm design reminiscent of a French country town, it can be used not only as a butter dish but also as a trinket box or a decorative accent, enriching your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely rare item, with no noticeable chips or cracks, and remains in excellent condition despite being over 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use a water butter dish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis butter dish is a type called a \"water butter dish\" (or butter bell),\u003cbr\u003eIt incorporates ingenious methods for preserving butter in an era before refrigerators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, pour cold water into the base of the dish.\u003cbr\u003ePack butter, returned to room temperature, into the recess on the inside of the lid.\u003cbr\u003ePlace the lid over the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis seals the water, preventing exposure to outside air and making the butter less prone to spoilage. Additionally, the cold water keeps the butter moderately cool, maintaining a spreadable softness at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Craquelure is present, but there are no chips or cracks, and it is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize (maximum): Approximately 12cm diameter x 12cm height\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Late 19th century to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e【Please check before purchasing】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a vintage or antique item.\u003cbr\u003eIt has been imported for decorative purposes. Therefore, there is no guarantee regarding its safety or durability as tableware.\u003cbr\u003eIts use is at the customer's own discretion.\u003cbr\u003eThere may be signs of age, small scratches from manufacturing, color unevenness, etc.\u003cbr\u003ePlease understand these as characteristics inherent to vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante\/蚤の市","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626368569624,"sku":"BR-08M062","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5873\/2899\/files\/antique-saint-uze-water-butter-dish-1.jpg?v=1756968293","url":"https:\/\/www.loane-interior.com\/en\/products\/antique-saint-uze-water-butter-case","provider":"Loane Interior","version":"1.0","type":"link"}