Dopsleutel van staal
Unknown Artist
ca. 1400 - ca. 1500
Medium
steel (alloy)
Dimensions
2.3; 5.6
About this artwork
lengte 5,6 cm x breedte 2,3 cm
Art Historical Context
### Dopsleutel van Staal Nestled in the late medieval world of the 15th century (ca. 1400–1500), this *Dopsleutel vanal*—a compact socket key or wrench—offers a glimpse into the everyday ingenuity of pre-industrial Europe. Measuring just 5.6 cm long and 2.3 cm wide, this unassuming tool was likely used by artisans, locksmiths, or builders to tighten or loosen socketed fasteners, reflecting the growing sophistication of mechanical devices during the Late Middle Ages in the Low Countries or surrounding regions. Crafted from a durable steel alloy, the key showcases early metallurgical expertise...