A Roman bronze key and decorative lock cover

A Roman bronze key and decorative lock cover, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, the key on a large loop for suspension, L: 3.8 cm, and the lock cover with incised decoration, an inner ring with a lovely floral band in relief around the hole, 4.3 x 4.5 cm. An interesting pair! Ex Peter Cheremisinoff collection, NJ.

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