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Porringer

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The porringer is a metal bowl with a handle. The bowl is round and shallow with a wide mouth. The handle is attached to the right side and features an ornate design with curled ends. The bowl appears to be made of a dark-colored metal, possibly silver or pewter, with visible scratches and marks on its surface. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–50
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 394 px
Museum record:
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