Lester Amanyn - "Butter Dish"

Lester Amanyn - "Butter Dish"
Dimensions: Sized to fit a standard 250g block of butter
Material: Spalted beech with a brown oak handle
Finish: Deep blue-green milk paint, raw flaxseed oil, and hand-applied copper leaf

This round butter dish, turned from spalted beech, reflects the rugged beauty of Cornwall's ancient landscapes. The lid's carved petal design evokes the wildflowers that dot the moors, while the deep blue-green milk paint mirrors the ever-changing hues of the Cornish sea. Encircling the dish is a band of hand-applied copper leaf, reminiscent of the region's rich mining heritage. The brown oak handle, crafted from timber touched by time, adds a rustic charm. Finished with raw flaxseed oil, this piece serves as a modest homage to the land's enduring myths and natural splendor.