The presence of initials, although crudely incised, appears to mean that this was intended to be a combination seal and key.
Credit: Gift of Richard S. Perkins, 1975
17th-18th century
Wrought iron
10.2 x 4.1cm
1975.436.8
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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