Ancient Roman Bronze, Stunning Key - 47.9 mm

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Bronze Roman key, dating to 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 47.9 mm in length, 21.2 mm in width and 0.5 mm in depth, weighing 10.51 g, in excellent condition with a top patina and provenance from a private collection inherited from the owner's grandfather.

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A Stunning Bronze Roman Key in Stunning Condition, 1–3 AD
This piece has a top patina

Weight: 10.51 grams
Length: 47.9 mm
Height: 21.2 mm
Very high quality
Look at the pictures to see the provenance as well.
From my own private collection, inherited from my grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.

A Stunning Bronze Roman Key in Stunning Condition, 1–3 AD
This piece has a top patina

Weight: 10.51 grams
Length: 47.9 mm
Height: 21.2 mm
Very high quality
Look at the pictures to see the provenance as well.
From my own private collection, inherited from my grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960s.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1-3 AD
Country of Origin
Europe
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
1985
Material
Stunning, Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
47.9 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Width
21.2 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
0.5 mm
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Yes
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