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Key Plate

early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Steel key plate from a casket, chiselled with a bust portrait of Louis XIV.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Chiselled steel
Brief description
Steel key plate chiselled with a bust portrait of Louis XIV, France, early 18th century.
Physical description
Steel key plate from a casket, chiselled with a bust portrait of Louis XIV.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.7cm
  • Width: 9.7cm
  • Depth: 0.9cm
Collection
Accession number
2071-1855

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Record createdApril 18, 2000
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