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Porringer

Thomas Emery

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a rounded body and a single handle. The handle is ornate, featuring a floral or acanthus leaf design. The bowl has a wide mouth and a slightly narrow base. It appears to be made of silver with some tarnish spots. The background is a plain gray color. Porringer by Thomas Emery.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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