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Porringer

John Brevoort

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a close-up photograph of a silver porringer by John Brevoort. The bowl is made of silver-colored metal, likely silver. The bowl is roughly hemispherical and has a wide mouth. The interior and exterior surfaces are shiny but show signs of tarnish and wear, with darker patches. The bowl has a handle on one side, which is also made of silver. The handle is ornate, featuring a decorative design with curved lines and circular cutouts. The background of the image is a plain white surface, providing a neutral backdrop that allows the viewer to focus on the details of the bowl.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1738
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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