Casket

German

late 14th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Casket
Date: late 14th century
Geography: Made in Alsace, Germany (present day France)
Culture: German
Medium: Poplar with copper alloy fittings
Dimensions: Overall: 3 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 5 3/16 in. (8.3 x 19.7 x 13.1 cm)
Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1963
Object Number: 63.7
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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