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Covered Porringer

INK or IVK

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a rounded body, a lid with a small finial on top, and two handles on either side. The handles are made of a filigree-like metal and are attached to the sides of the bowl. The lid is round and flat with a small knob in the center. The body of the porringer is bulbous and smooth with a slight lip around the top. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–20
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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