Key

50-1-51

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 50-1-51
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Mediterranean
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Technique Engraved
Description

An ornament on top broken off: it was pierced both ways, probably o that the key could be suspended. Large ring handle and straight shaft with a hole in the bottom end. Rectangular blade pierced by six round holes and ribbed (three ribs) on one side only. Engraved decoration on back and both side faces of the shaft, now much worn.

Length 8.3 cm
Width 3.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. R. Hare Davis, 1950

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