Porringer

1790-1850

Measurements

3-1/8 in x 6-5/8 in x 5-3/8 in (dia)

Materials

Dark brown glazed red earthenware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, bequest of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1968.862

Condition Notes

The porringer body has one large and two small rim chips.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This small, broad bowl with a handle--the definition of a porringer form--was raised on a potter's wheel.  After forming the body, a strap handle was applied.  The porringer is covered inside and out (except the outside bottom) with a glaze that sealed the slightly porous clay body.

The form is difficult to date or to assign a geographical origin.