Key

Bronze bolt lock key with a rectangular, perforated bit and a heart-shaped, bow with a loop with leafy floral decoration. In the loop there is a pendant ring with a key. The key is relatively lightly worn, which suggest that its function was mostly symbolic. The heart shape and decoration of the bow has clear oriental influences in that the small bit is similar to those of Scandinavian keys. It is possible that the key was composed of two parts from different places. Settlement find, Norrtil, Sankt Olof Parish, Uppland. Loan from Sigtuna Museum.

Image rights: Ola Myrin, Historiska museet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

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