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Coffer or chest key, 17th century, Wrought iron
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Coffer or chest key

Maker unknown · 17th century

Medium
Wrought iron
Dimensions
Overall: 4 9/16 × 1 7/8 × 5/8 in. (11.6 × 4.8 × 1.6 cm)
Accession
1975.436.11
Credit line
Gift of Richard S. Perkins, 1975
Culture
probably Northern Italian or possibly French

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