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Key

ca. 1808–13

Not on view

This ceremonial key has the monogram JN for Joseph Napoleon and the arms of Spain, encircled in laurel and bay leaves and surmounted by the royal crown. Joseph Napoleon (1768-1844) was the oldest brother of Emperor Napoleon I of France and served first as king of Naples (1806-08) and then of Spain (1808-13).

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Title: Key

Date: ca. 1808–13

Culture: French

Medium: Gilt bronze

Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 5 × 2 1/8 × 3/8 in. (12.7 × 5.4 × 1 cm)

Classification: Metalwork-Gilt Bronze

Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906

Accession Number: 07.225.510.719

Chronology

France, 1600-1800 A.D.

Chronology

France, 1800-1900 A.D.

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