Key

Unknown

16th–17th century · Wrought iron · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The hollow shank of this key indicates its probably use as a key for a strong room, treasury, or even a prison, rather than as a key for a lock that could be opened from both sides, as a door key.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th–17th century

Medium

Wrought iron

Culture

probably Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Richard S. Perkins, 1975