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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy and iron medieval key (AD c.1300-1500), missing most of its stem. The key consists of a copper-alloy octagonal-shaped bow with the iron stem projecting from one edge. The stem is oval in cross-section but rust has caused the stem to swell. The bow has an openwork design of an equal-armed cross with a circular perforation between each angle. Opposite the stem is a roughly rectangular projection, and a rounded knop projects from each of the four remaining corners. The six sides between the stem and the rectangular projection contain unequal amounts of incised grooves. The bow appears to be in relatively good condition and has an overall black or dark grey/green patina, though the iron base is corroded to a reddish brown colour. Overall the object measures 51.1mm long, 42.5mm wide and 22.1mm thick. It weighs 36.9g.Similar objets on the database are NMS-9E5FFB and NMS-C92442
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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