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Porringer

David Northee

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver porringer by David Northee. The porringer has a rounded bowl with an everted rim. The bowl is silver and shows signs of tarnish. There are darker spots on the exterior. A handle is attached to one side, featuring a leaf or feather design. The background is light gray with a shadow cast by the porringer. The image appears to be a product or museum object photograph.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–75
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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