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Description: | A fragment of Medieval copper alloy key of unknown type, consisting of the lozenge-shaped bow only. It measures 25.98x29.56x4.82mm (internal dimensions 14.35x15.44mm) and weighs 9.72g.The bow has an (old) break at one corner, and a knop at the others. The knop opposite the broken corner is tripartate, while the other two are rounded. In cross-section the bow is oval, each face being flattened and with a decorative groove emphasising the lozenge shape.Cf. Egan (1998) p.119, no.332 from excavations in London. This has a date of c.1270-c.1350.
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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