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Porringer

Samuel Vernon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, silver porringer with a handle. The bowl is round and has a wide mouth. The interior and exterior surfaces show areas of tarnish and discoloration. The exterior surface has some engraved text. The handle is attached to the right side and features a decorative, filigree-like design. The handle consists of a series of connected loops. The background is gray with a vignette effect, transitioning from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1720–35
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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