Key
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Key

TitleKey
Date3rd–5th century 3rd century
MediumCopper alloy
ClassificationMetalwork-Copper alloy
OriginLate Roman or Frankish
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1910
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Key” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 3rd–5th century. It is executed in copper alloy and classified as metalwork-copper alloy. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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