Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze ROMAN BRONZE KEY

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Ancient Roman Empire bronze key, 58 mm long, dating to circa 1st–3rd century AD, in Excellent condition, original authenticity, provenance from an auction house in Vienna, acquired in 2026 from Germany.

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A ROMAN BRONZE KEY


The handle with two raised, moulded ridges and a voluted ornament/loop; a short stem and an offset bit with multiple teeth.

L 58 mm


Circa 1st–3rd century AD.

Provenance: auction house Vienna

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A ROMAN BRONZE KEY


The handle with two raised, moulded ridges and a voluted ornament/loop; a short stem and an offset bit with multiple teeth.

L 58 mm


Circa 1st–3rd century AD.

Provenance: auction house Vienna

An export license for the European Union is available.
I only ship to the European Union.

Authenticity is guaranteed for an unlimited period.

The seller guarantees that this piece was acquired legally.
See relevant documents from Catawiki.
The seller guarantees that they have the right to ship this lot. The seller ensures that all necessary permits are obtained.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
Circa 1st–3rd century AD.
Name of object
ROMAN BRONZE KEY
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
196
Objects sold
100%
Private

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