Key

French (?)

13th or 14th century (?)

Not on view

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Title: Key
Date: 13th or 14th century (?)
Culture: French (?)
Medium: Iron
Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 x 1/4 in. (6.7 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Iron
Credit Line: Purchase, De Souhami Collection, Rogers Fund, 1906
Object Number: 06.176.92
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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