Kamouraska French Butter Dish

By Jacques Benoit
Description

This French butter dish is designed to keep butter fresh and spreadable on the counter. Pack softened butter into the bell-shaped lid, and then fill the base with a small amount of cold water. When combined, the water forms a seal, extending the butter's shelf life. Each piece is wheel-thrown by Jacques Benoit using porcelain and finished with his signature glaze, made from wild clay harvested along the St. Lawrence River in Kamouraska and cherry and maple wood ash.
Origins, Process and Materials
Origins

Handmade in Montréal, Canada

Materials were sourced from Canadian and US manufacturers with ingredients for black glaze harvested in Kamouraska, Québec
Process

Each container and lid are thrown separately by Jacques on the potter’s wheel. Once dry, they’re returned to the wheel for trimming, and texture is added.

The pieces are dried again and bisque fired in an electric kiln.

After glazing, they’re fired a second time at 1,280 °C (2,336 °F).
Materials

Porcelain, glazes
Care Instructions, Dimensions and Capacity

Microwave and dishwasher safe

H8 cm x D10.5 cm
$50.00
Please note that there may be variations in coloration and size due to the handmade nature of the piece.
Carefully packaged and shipped from Montréal, with drop testing made at heights of up to 4 metres (13 feet). In the rare event of damage, we’ll take care of it promptly.
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