Size 4" x 5 1/2" (width - height)

The eighth gift named in the Twelve Days of Christmas song refers to the many products derived from milk.   Given the tendency of  fresh milk to separate and spoil, the development of 'sweet' milk, soured milk, cream, cottage cheese and cheese meant that these ingredients became increasingly popular and important in recipes and diet in the years after the Middle Ages.  One other curious tidbit: during the 18th century, the phrase  "come a-milking"  was understood to be a tongue in cheek way to suggest or make a marriage proposal.