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Porringer

Samuel Hamlin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bowl with a handle. The bowl is made of metal, possibly pewter or tin, and has a wide mouth and a rounded body. The handle is attached to the right side of the bowl and features an ornate design with raised dots arranged in a pattern. The bowl appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and use. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The bowl is titled "Porringer" and attributed to artist Samuel Hamlin.

Artwork Details

Date
1773–1801
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 439 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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