Casket Key of Medieval Date
Dublin Core
Title
Casket Key of Medieval Date
Subject
Devotional Objects
Description
Fig. 3 – Published by the Portable Antiquities Scheme, this image depicts a key of medieval London made in c. 1150 and used to both lock and unlock caskets. Formed from a copper-alloy, its shape and design were similar to those used to open chests at this time, such as the Guildhall common chest.
Source
Portable Antiquities Scheme
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/932011#
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/932011#
Publisher
Portable Antiquities Scheme
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/932011#
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/932011#
Date
c. 1150
Contributor
Robert McCormick
Rights
York Museums Trust
https://finds.org.uk/info/termsandconditions
https://finds.org.uk/info/termsandconditions
Type
Still Image
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Key
Physical Dimensions
30.7 mm; 7.5 mm; 4.1 mm
Collection
Citation
“Casket Key of Medieval Date,” Medieval London, accessed October 24, 2024, https://medievallondon.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/412.