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Porringer

Samuel Vernon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, silver bowl with a handle. The bowl is made of silver and has a rounded shape. It is sitting on a flat surface, with its opening facing to the left. The bowl has a small, ornate handle attached to one side, which is made up of many small holes and shapes. The bowl appears to be old and worn, with some scratches and marks on its surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The bowl is titled "Porringer" and made by Samuel Vernon.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1730
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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