"Butter Marker Or Plate In Turned And Carved Wood. Flanders, First Half Of The 19th Century"
Beautiful and rare butter plate in turned and carved wood. Period first half of the 19th century. Origin: Flanders Symbolism: The monogram IHS is an abbreviation meaning "Iesus Hominum Salvator" (Jesus Savior of Humanity) Some losses on the edge, clearly visible in the photos. Diameter: varies between 15.3 and 15.8 cm (the plate is a little oval)