Roman Bronze Scallop Shell 'Door Key' Pair

拍品描述

2nd-3rd century A.D. Each composed of shell-shaped body with a D-shaped lug to reverse, the lug with tapering spike to the centre. Cf. Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971, items 658ff, pp.200-201. 343 grams total, 12.5 cm each (5 in.). [2] Private collection, Rosenheim, Germany, 1960s. This pair could have been used as a double key or door lock, based on comparison with some keys from the territory of Gaul (Boucher, 1971, pp.200-201). They comprised a strong ring with polygonal-section stem and a rectangular point. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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