The image shows a porringer by Samuel Ely Hamlin. The porringer is made of metal, likely silver, and has a wide, shallow bowl with a rounded lip. The bowl is circular and has a recessed area in the center. A decorative handle is attached to the top of the bowl. The handle is ornate, featuring a filigree design with curved and scroll-like patterns. The metal has a worn, aged appearance with visible scratches and marks. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, allowing the porringer to be the focal point.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1801–56
- Medium:
- Pewter
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 458 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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