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Porringer

Samuel Danforth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a metal porringer. The porringer has a handle at the top with a design featuring curvy lines and a shield-shaped area. Three holes are underneath the shield. The handle extends out on either side. The bowl of the porringer is circular and has a raised edge. The bowl's bottom has a circular depression with a raised outer ring. The background is a flat gray surface. The porringer titled "Porringer" is by artist "Samuel Danforth".

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1816
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
466 × 624 px
Museum record:
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