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Description: | Medieval copper alloy casket key, 38.8mm in length and weighing 4.9g.The bow is circular but possibly slightly mis-cast, as a casting seam coupled with a narrow section is apparent on the inside edge. The bow is 13.4mm in diameter (internal 76mm).A 1.7mm wide collar flanks the join between bow and stem. The stem is oval in section and flat. It widens towards the bit, from 3.7mm at the collar to 5mm at the bit.The bit is I-shaped and extends 8mm.12th-14th century in date.
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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