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Porringer

John Tanner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Porringer by John Tanner. Silver porringer with a rounded body and a flat base. The porringer has a wide mouth and a short, ornate handle attached to one side. The handle is decorated with a leaf-like design. The surface of the porringer has a scratched and tarnished appearance. It is sitting on a plain background.

Artwork Details

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