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ID number: ECM 2566 Institution: Eton College Named collection: The Eton Myers Collection Title / Object name / Definition: Angled key Object type: Key Date made: Probably Byzantine Period (695-642 AD) Materials: Bronze Measurements: Height 2.5 cm, width 6.3 cm, depth 1.6 cm |
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Description: The key is made of a single piece of bronze; it has been crafted so that the blade (inserted into the lock) is perpendicular to the bow (the part held by the user). The bow of the key (the longer part) is composed of a plain ring, used to hold the key, and a longitudinal handle. The blade, which was inserted into the keyhole, has several teeth. Inscriptions / Translations: Uninscribed Notes: For similar keys dating to the Byzantine Period see Petrie Museum object UC 63743 and UC 63745. |
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 | Myers, William Joseph |
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