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Key

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Key of steel, formally guilt, pierced with the monograms IHS (Jesus) and MA (Maria) in the bow and bit respectively. The bow, consisting of the monogram and scrollwork, is attached to the moulded stem by four short rods. At the end of the bow is possibly a screw for a ring.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel, pierced, formally guilt
Brief description
Key, pierced steel, formally guilt, with the monograms IHS and MA, Spain, 17th century.
Physical description
Key of steel, formally guilt, pierced with the monograms IHS (Jesus) and MA (Maria) in the bow and bit respectively. The bow, consisting of the monogram and scrollwork, is attached to the moulded stem by four short rods. At the end of the bow is possibly a screw for a ring.
Dimensions
  • Length: 19.7cm
  • Width: 6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'IHS' and 'MA'
Gallery label
8. KEY, steel, Spain; 17th century Probably from a church. Pierced with IHS (the sacred monogram from the Greek for 'Jesus'), the wards with MA (Maria, for the Virgin). Museum No. 250-1900(07/1994)
Object history
Probably from a church. Pierced with IHS (the sacred monogram from the Greek for 'Jesus'), the wards with MA (Maria, for the Virgin).
Associations
Collection
Accession number
250-1900

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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