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Porringer

Andrew Billings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a single handle. The bowl of the porringer is rounded and made of shiny silver metal. The handle is made of a woven or etched metal, resembling a leaf shape. The handle is attached to the side of the bowl. The background is a plain gray color. Andrew Billings Porringer.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–1805
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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