The image shows a porringer by David Melville. The porringer is made of metal and appears to be silver or pewter. The bowl of the porringer is round and has a wide mouth with a slightly raised lip. The interior of the bowl has a circular depression at the bottom and a raised ring around the edge. The exterior of the bowl has a few scratches and spots of discoloration. A handle is attached to the top of the bowl. The handle is made of metal and has a decorative design with curved lines and shapes. The handle is shaped like a teardrop, with the pointed end facing upwards. The background of the image is white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1788
- Medium
- Pewter
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 504 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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