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Porringer

Benjamin Brenton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with one handle. The bowl of the porringer is rounded and made of silver. It has a wide mouth and a slightly narrower base. The handle is attached to one side and consists of intricate silver work. The handle extends outward from the bowl. The surface of the porringer has areas that appear tarnished or scratched. The background of the image is gray. The porringer is by Benjamin Brenton.

Artwork Details

Date
1730–47
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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