Medieval, Crusaders Era Iron optical key - 10 cm (No reserve price)

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Ottonian key from the Middle Ages, made of iron, 12th century, in excellent condition, 10 × 4 × 4 cm, acquired in 2015 from Antikmarkt in Germany, formerly from a private Austrian collection.

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Beautiful Ottonian key from the Middle Ages

Purchased at Numismata Munich, DE, in 2015.

From a collection of antiques that are over 30 years old, formerly part of an old Austrian collection.

Beautiful Ottonian key from the Middle Ages

Purchased at Numismata Munich, DE, in 2015.

From a collection of antiques that are over 30 years old, formerly part of an old Austrian collection.

Details

Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/ Timeframe
12 Jh.
Name of object
optical key
Acquired from
Antique market
Subject/Depiction
key
Year acquired
2015
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1985
Width
4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
Depth
4 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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