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Olearium

late 15th–early 16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Olearium
  • Date: late 15th–early 16th century
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Lead
  • Dimensions: Overall: 5 5/8 x 5 11/16 x 3 1/16in. (14.3 x 14.4 x 7.8cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Lead
  • Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Blumka, in honor of Ashton Hawkins, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.229.1
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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