Inventory | Ethnography | Chiave
- Common name
- Key
- Material
- iron
Description
The tool was used to open and close locks. It was turned after being inserted into the keyhole to open or close doors.
Use
- Areas of use
- economy and domestic rituals
- Specific use
- window frames
- Craft
- domestic use
Preserved specimen
Iron claw consisting of an ellipsoidal ring held in the hand, a slightly truncated cylindrical shaft. There are the engagements tending to a flat shape with horizontal ferns suitable for entering the lock engagements. A pendant is inserted in the ring.
Cataloging
- SIRBeC
- 7s030-00070
