Sleutel
Unknown Artist
1700 - 1800
Medium
bronze (metal)
Dimensions
6.1; 4.5
About this artwork
lengte 6,1 cm x breedte 4,5 cm
Art Historical Context
Nestled among our collection of historical artifacts is *Sleutel*, a bronze key crafted by an unknown artist between 1700 and 1800. just 6.1 cm in length and 4.5 cm in width, thisassuming object belies its potential as a window into 18th-century daily life or symbolism. The Dutch title, meaning "key," suggests origins in the Low Countries or a Dutch-influenced region, where such items were essential for securing homes, cabinets, or treasures during an era of expanding trade and Enlightenment curiosity. Bronze, a durable alloy of copper and tin, was a favored medium for functional yet finely w...