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All auctions / Ancient Art / Antique Roman-Bronze folding keychain - 40 mm - 1st/3rd...
During the Early Roman Empire, a new type of key emerged, like this one—complex and intricate, often forming strange angles and zigzags, some with interwoven notches and peculiar shapes with holes. They were inserted horizontally into the lock with the tips upward, moving laterally to release the bolt. Since Romans did not have pockets in their tunics, the keys were small enough to occasionally fit on a finger like a ring, with a dual purpose: not only decorative but also for practical use, especially if the bearer was in charge of a storehouse, a room with treasures, a coffer with valuable objects, or a safe. Material: bronze / Nice patina Condition: Very good / Usable / see photos Date: Roman - 1st - 3rd century AD. Dimensions: overall size 40 x 20 x 3 mm. Weight: 8.99 Condition: very good, --No repairs or alterations.. Use the images to form your own opinion. Authenticity is fully guaranteed. Origin: Acquired by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna (Austria) at the Art & Antiques market. The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are processed. No shipments outside the EU. IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.. The seller guarantees that they acquired this piece legally. Catawiki has seen documentation proving this provenance. 1815/CONCOR 10
Estimate:$168.01
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