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Porringer

Ebenezer Moulton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver porringer by Ebenezer Moulton. The porringer is a small, shallow bowl made of silver. It has a rounded body that curves inward at the top to form a rim. The bowl is positioned at an angle, with one handle facing the right side. The handle is ornately designed in a floral pattern. The silver surface exhibits areas of discoloration and spotting, indicating signs of aging or use. The background is gray with a white border on the right side.

Artwork details

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