Key
12th century-13th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Bronze key incised with the owner's mark 'I I I'. The decoration resembles Limoges metalwork of the period. The key is covered with a green patina, the bow is pierced with two rows of keyhole pattern and a single hole at the top. The barrel is plain and the bit has three simple wards.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, incised |
| Brief description | Key, bronze, incised with the owner's mark 'I I I', made in France, 12th to 13th century |
| Physical description | Bronze key incised with the owner's mark 'I I I'. The decoration resembles Limoges metalwork of the period. The key is covered with a green patina, the bow is pierced with two rows of keyhole pattern and a single hole at the top. The barrel is plain and the bit has three simple wards. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'I I I' (Owner's mark, incised) |
| Gallery label | 3. KEY, bronze, France; 12th-13th centuries
Incised with the owner's mark I I I. The decoration resembles Limoges metalwork of the period, some examples of which can be seen in the Medieval Treasury.
Museum No. 661-1895(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | 661-1895 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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