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Description: | A complete copper alloy casket key dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object consists of an oval bow, sub-circular cross-sectioned stem and a rectangular bit. One edge of the bit is missing due to recent damage. The key has a dark brown patina and is in good condition.Similar examples can be found in p72, Read, (2001). The object can be dated from the late 12th to the early 14th century.Dimensions: 40mm in length, 12mm in width, 4.1g | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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