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Description: | A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy casket key, c. late 12th-early 14th century AD. The key has a seemingly solid stem of oval cross-section with a hollow end. The bow is circular in shape with a circular suspension hole. At the other end, the bit is rectangular in shape with a pair of rectangular clefts central on either short side. The key measures 33.02mm long and weighs 3.80 grams. The bow is 9.87mm in diameter and 2.13mm thick Similar keys can be found illustrated in Read (2001, p72; Nos. 545-547, 549-550) all of which he dates to this period.
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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