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Porringer

Adrian Bancker

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver porringer, titled "Porringer" by Adrian Bancker. The bowl is made of silver, with a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the top. The bowl has an engraved text on its side. It has a handle on one side, which is ornately decorated with a design featuring circles. The handle is attached to the bowl by two small loops. The bowl's interior and exterior surfaces exhibit a mix of light and dark gray tones, suggesting a polished finish with some areas of discoloration. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1730–50
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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