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Porringer

Joseph Clark(e) Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a rounded bowl and a handle extending from one side. The bowl is approximately hemispherical in shape. The handle is ornate with decorative details. The handle resembles a leaf or feather with a central stem and branching out on either side. The object has an uneven surface with visible scratches and marks. The background is gray with white border on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–65
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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