Royal Copenhagen Miniature Square Porcelain Dish

This is a small, square porcelain dish or butter pat produced by Royal Copenhagen, a renowned Danish manufacturer. The item is crafted from fine white vitrified porcelain with rounded corners and a shallow, dipped well typical of 'small-ware' collectibles. The central decorative feature is an underglaze blue monochromatic transfer print depicting a traditional Danish architectural scene, specifically a street view with a low-slung, timber-framed building under a tiled hip roof. The rendering includes fine details of window panes, roof textures, and a classic street sign. The cobalt blue pigment is characteristic of the Copenhagen 'Musselmalet' palette, displaying various tonal values from deep navy to soft azure. The glaze is exceptionally smooth and high-gloss, indicating high-quality craftsmanship. Although the underside is not visible, these pieces typically feature the three wavy lines (symbolizing the Great Belt, the Little Belt, and the Sound) and a crown stamp. The dish appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing, though there is a very slight yellowish discoloration on the lower right edge likely from age or organic residue. This style of miniature souvenir platters was widely produced in the mid-to-late 20th century.