French style butter bowl.  This bowl with cover is 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches.  Will hold approximately 1/2 c soft butter.  This is a very sturdy crock glazed in natural colors on high fire stoneware.  This is used to store butter out of the fridge and keep it solf, spreadable and fresh.  Add about 1/3 cool water to the bottom of the crock.  The lid holds the butter.  The water creates a seal and blocks air from spoiling the butter.