Olearium

Bohemian

first half 16th century

Not on view

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Title: Olearium
Date: first half 16th century
Geography: Made in Eger, Bohemia
Culture: Bohemian
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/8 x 3 7/16 in. (18.1 x 8.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1905
Object Number: 05.1
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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