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Porringer with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a cover. The porringer is rounded with a flat bottom. A handle is on the right side. The handle is made of perforated metal. The body is engraved with text. A decorative border lines the top. The lid is rounded and flat with an engraved floral design. A small loop handle is on top. The lid has a decorative border around the edge. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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