Key

Late Roman or Frankish

3rd–5th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Key
Date: 3rd–5th century
Geography: Made in Gaul
Culture: Late Roman or Frankish
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in. (8.5 x 4.7 x 1 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
Object Number: 10.100.151
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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