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Ancient Roman Iron Key, Bronze Latch + Stylus Pen

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Ancient Roman Iron Key, Bronze Latch + Stylus Pen

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Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of 3 leaded-bronze, bronze, and iron tools. The slender pin shaped item is a stylus nib for scratching text into wax, paint, or clay tablets - the socketed end may have fit onto a wooden shaft for a better grip. The large iron key has a loop for wearing on belt or cord and the other hooked bronze piece is likely part of a door latch mechanism that a similar key would have fit. Size of iron key: 3.9" L x 0.75" W (9.9 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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Condition

Key is flattened with losses to surface layers and pitting. Bronze stylus has a bent tip and lustrous green patina. Bronze door bolt is a fragment of a larger mechanism as shown.

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Ancient Roman Iron Key, Bronze Latch + Stylus Pen

Name: Ancient Roman Iron Key, Bronze Latch + Stylus Pen
SKU: 154445055
Price: 145 USD
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Estimate $200 - $300

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