On view at the Museum: The Society Sector
Jar for storing butter or lard
Contemporary Era, Europe
AL7457
Datasheet
- Type: Container
- Place of origin: Switzerland
- Materials and techniques: Terracotta
- Date: circa 1960
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 23 x 26 cm
- Weight: 1.213 kg
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