Fenton Art Glass Burmese-Inspired Floral White Milk Glass Covered Butter Dish

This exquisite piece is a vintage covered butter, candy, or jam dish, likely produced by the Fenton Art Glass Company, a renowned American glass manufacturer. It is crafted from heavy, opaque white milk glass featuring a complex hobnail and cross-hatched textured pattern. The dish consists of three distinct parts: a scalloped underplate, a domed central cover, and a finialed lid. The most striking feature is the hand-painted 'Appletree' or 'Pansy' style floral relief, showcasing a vibrant palette of pastel blues, yellows, and pinks with deep rose-colored centers. These raised floral motifs encircle both the underplate and the dome, exhibiting high-quality hand-painted detail and slight variations typical of artisan work. A prominent rose-pink highlight band encircles the rim of the dome, providing a sophisticated contrast to the white glass. The construction is solid with no visible cracks, chips, or major abrasions, though some light wear to the paint on the raised flower petals suggests its age, likely dating to the mid-20th century (c. 1950s-1970s). The craftsmanship is characteristic of Fenton's decorative glass lines, known for their durability and ornate, romantic aesthetic. There is no visible maker's mark in the photo, but the pattern and application are indicative of classic American milk glass collectibles from this period.