A pottery char dish 19th century

A pottery char dish 19th century, of shallow cylindrical form, printed and hand-coloured to the exterior with four fish, some wear, 16.5cm dia.

Char fish (a member of the trout family) are found in deep cold water, and in the UK are found primarily in Lake Windermere. Potted char was spiced and covered with clarified butter, and was a favoured delicacy of the royal court during the 18th century.