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Description: | A complete copper alloy casket key of medieval date. The key is small with a circular cross section. The lozenge bow extends from one end of the stem with an elongated circular perforation. The stem swells slightly where it meets the bow. The opposite end of the stem terminates in flat section which shows a hollow interior to the key with a bit projecting out at 90 degrees.The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The key is 37.3mm long; the bow is 10.9mm wide x 1.3mm thick; the bit is 9.2mm wide x 1.9mm thick. It weighs 3.1g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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