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Porringer

Samuel Danforth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, shallow bowl made of metal. The bowl has a wide mouth and a small decorative handle at the top. The handle is ornate and has a curvy design. The bowl appears to be made of silver or another shiny metal, and it has some scratches and marks on its surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The bowl is titled "Porringer" and attributed to artist Samuel Danforth.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1816
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
497 × 624 px
Museum record:
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