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Barrel
Probably German
16th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany
Medium/Technique
Metal; Gilded silver
Dimensions
Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Other (minimum): 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)
Other (minimum): 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession Number62.671
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
Description"Liturgical use for holy oil at consecration of Bishop" according to John Hunt. On small rectangular foot with matching section opposite for circular hole with ringed screw top. Center of body, between molded bands of silver, and ends engraved with fruit
Provenance1962, John Hunt (b. 1900 - d. 1976), Dublin; sold by Hunt to the MFA for £350. (Accession Date: September 19, 1962)