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Porringer

Benjamin Burt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a rounded body and a single handle. The handle is ornamental, featuring a design with three rounded shapes resembling flowers or leaves. The porringer has a wide mouth and a slightly thickened rim. The surface shows signs of wear, with some darker spots and scratches. It is sitting on a plain gray surface, with a gray background. The overall shape and design suggest an antique piece. Porringer by Benjamin Burt.

Artwork details

Date:
1763
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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