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Porringer

Frederick Bassett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a porringer titled "Porringer" by Frederick Bassett. The bowl is made of silver-colored metal. The bowl is oval-shaped and has a wide mouth. The exterior surface shows signs of wear with scattered dark spots. The interior surface shows reflection. The bowl has an integral handle on one side that is ornately shaped; the handle extends to the right. The bowl has a rim around the edge. The background is a plain gray surface, suggesting a product or museum-quality photograph.

Artwork details

Date:
1761–99
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 392 px
Museum record:
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