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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy rotary casket key (late 12th-late 14th century). The key has a circular bow, hollow stem and simple bit. The bit has symmetrical rectangular clefts. It is very similar to No. 294 that is dated from the late 12th to late 14th century (Egan 1998: pp. 111-112). The key is broken across the bow and there is wear to the bit. Dimensions: length 35.47mm; weight 3.9g;Reference: Egan, G. 1988. The Medieval Household - Medieval finds from excavations in London. HMSO. London
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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