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Porringer

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a wide, shallow bowl and a decorative handle at the top. The bowl is round with a recessed circular area in the center and a raised rim. The handle is ornate and features curvilinear designs. The object shows signs of wear and aging, with visible tarnish and scratches on the surface. The background is light gray with a slight shadow cast by the object.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–30
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
459 × 624 px
Museum record:
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