On view at the Museum: The Society Sector
Gravy boat with strainers, Pillivuyt
Modern Era, Europe
AL7571
This deep, elongated gravy boat has two handles and two spouts. Inside, a neck connects one of the spouts to the bottom, enabling a skimmed sauce to be served, while the fat remains on the surface.
Datasheet
- Type: Tableware
- Place of origin: France
- Materials and techniques: Porcelain
- Date: after 1818
- Dimensions: 7 x 11 x 16.5 cm
- Weight: 248 g
- Brand: Pillivuyt
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