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ROMAN BRONZE KEY RING Roman Empire, 1st–4th century AD. Cast bronze finger ring with an integral key, featuring a projecting rectangular bit with openwork design. Such key rings functioned as personal locking devices, commonly used for small caskets or boxes, combining practicality with portability. The surface shows a green patina with minor wear. Dimensions: length of bit 10 mm; inner diameter 16.5 mm. Weight: 3.79 g

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ROMAN BRONZE KEY RING
Roman Empire, 1st–4th century AD.

Cast bronze finger ring with an integral key, featuring a projecting rectangular bit with openwork design. Such key rings functioned as personal locking devices, commonly used for small caskets or boxes, combining practicality with portability.

The surface shows a green patina with minor wear.

Dimensions: length of bit 10 mm; inner diameter 16.5 mm.
Weight: 3.79 g.