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Porringer

Bancroft Woodcock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal porringer with a handle. The porringer is made of silver-colored metal, likely silver. It has a rounded bowl shape with a wide mouth and a small handle attached to one side. The handle is ornately designed with a floral pattern. The interior of the bowl is shiny and reflective, while the exterior has a more matte finish and shows signs of wear and tarnish. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The porringer is titled "Porringer" and attributed to artist Bancroft Woodcock.

Artwork details

Date:
1754–1790
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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