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Porringer

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

1750–75

Artist:

Artist unknown (American, 18th century)
New England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Artist unknown

Title

Porringer

Place

New England (Object made in)

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c. 1750–1775

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Marked on handle: "MNS"

Dimensions

5.1 × 21.3 × 14 cm (2 × 8 3/8 × 5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Virginia Pond

Reference Number

1959.186

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