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Description: | A Medieval (1150-1400) copper alloy casket key with a circular bow, measuring 35.82mm in length and weighing 3.6g. The stem is flat and oval in section, measuring 4.99x3.01mm below the bow. The bow is 10.78mm in diameter (internal 4.74mm). The bit is a worn and wide I-shape and projects 7.83mm below the stem (max.10.66mm wide). Egan dates this type of key from the late 12th century through to the late 14th century.
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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