Late Roman/Early Byzantine Bronze Folding Key - 35 mm (No reserve price)

Late Roman/Byzantine Folding Key. Ca. 5th-11th century AD. Bronze, 35 mm, 4.5 g. A small bronze folding key featuring a circular hoop and an articulated shank terminating in a right-angled, notched bit. The key is attached between projecting hinge lugs, allowing the shank to fold towards the hoop for compact carrying. The surface displays a muted green-grey patina. Combining practical security with an ingenious portable design, folding keys offer an intimate glimpse into everyday life in the Byzantine world. The ring-shaped handle allowed the key to be carried conveniently, Provenance: Bought in 2026 at a Dutch auction house; previously in a private collection. Purchase invoice on file. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer's responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

Estimate:£178.02

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