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Written by: Lars VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture & Decorative Arts · Catalogue no. 34060
Samuel BurtPorringer
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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"Porringer" was the term used in America for a bowl with one handle.
| Artist / Maker | Samuel Burt |
|---|---|
| Date | 1740–50 |
| Culture / Origin | America, Massachusetts, Boston |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | with handle: 5.6 x 20.5 cm (2 3/16 x 8 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Silver |
About the Artist
Samuel Burt (American, 1724–1754) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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