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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.
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Title: Key
Date: 16th–17th century
Culture: probably Italian
Medium: Wrought iron
Dimensions: Overall: 10 5/8 × 4 3/4 × 1 5/8 in. (27 × 12.1 × 4.1 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Iron
Credit Line: Gift of Richard S. Perkins, 1975
Accession Number: 1975.436.1
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