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Porringer

John Burt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver porringer by John Burt. The porringer has a rounded bowl with a wide mouth. The handle is ornate. The handle is on the right side of the porringer and resembles a leaf or branch with several rounded protrusions. The porringer appears to be made of silver and has a shiny, reflective surface. There are some scratches and marks on the surface. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1725–45
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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