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Description: | A copper-alloy casket key of probable late 12th to early 14th century date.
The object is complete but slightly bent. The bow comprises a sub-circular loop which tapers into the stem. Separating the two aforementioned elements is a double moulded collar. The stem is of roughly pointed-oval section and extends into a projecting tip. The bit is simple in form, consisting of one ward and cleft.
The artefact measures 33.4mm long, 12.5mm wide and 2.4mm thick. The weight is 2.95g. | Subjects: | Casket | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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