Two iron keys, on an iron and a copper-alloy ring

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posted on 2021-10-27, 15:33 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow

Fragmentary key with bronze suspension ring, length 14.5cm but hook terminal now missing.Fragmentary iron key and suspension ring, length 17.5cm. Now broken by complete when originally drawn with usual hook terminal. Found at left side with shears, knife and weaving sword.

History

Grave ID

Sarre Grave 4

Object ID

Sar4_keys

Catalogue Number

KAS 782 & KAS 783

Material

iron, copper alloy (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; iron, bronze) (Antiquarian Material; iron, bronze)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

keys (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; keys) (Antiquarian Keyword; keys)

Status

extant

Location

Maidstone Museum

Collection

Kent Archaeological Society

Category ID

key

Usage metrics

The Novum Inventorium Sepulchrale

Keywords

keys Sarre Grave 4 Archaeology

Licence

CC BY-NC 4.0