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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. There is an angular collar at the junction between the loop and the stem. The bit is worn but would have had 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). There is some wear to the open end. The copper alloy has a pale green patina.Dimensions: length: 34.5mm; thickness: 4.2mm; weight: 3.2g.
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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