Key

Unknown

ca. 1808–13 · Gilt bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This ceremonial key has the monogram JN for Joseph Napoleon and the arms of Spain, encircled in laurel and bay leaves and surmounted by the royal crown. Joseph Napoleon (1768-1844) was the oldest brother of Emperor Napoleon I of France and served first as king of Naples (1806-08) and then of Spain (1808-13).

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1808–13

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906