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Porringer

Saunders Pitman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with an engraved name on the front. The bowl is rounded and shiny, with a decorative handle on one side. The handle features a floral design with multiple teardrop shapes. The engraved text on the front appears to read "E.M. Schorach". The porringer is placed on a light gray background, casting a subtle shadow. It is the work of Saunders Pitman.

Artwork details

Date:
ca.1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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