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Porringer

John Noyes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with a rounded body and a single handle. The handle is ornate with a leaf-like design and small notches along its edge. The bowl of the porringer has some darker spots and marks on its surface, indicating wear. The porringer is sitting on a plain background, casting a slight shadow to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1710
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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