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Porringer

William Calder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Porringer by William Calder. A silver porringer with a handle on top. The porringer is round and shallow with a wide mouth. The body has a circular indentation in the center of the inside. The handle at the top is intricately cut into a curved shape with diamond and circular cutouts. The piece appears tarnished with small dark spots on the surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1817–56
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
465 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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