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Porringer

Paul Revere Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a round body and a handle on one side; handle is composed of a series of connected, oval-shaped metal loops; the bowl has a slightly everted rim; surface of the metal is tarnished with darker spots and patches; interior of the bowl is smooth and bright.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–1800
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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