Sleutel
Unknown Artist
c. 1900
Medium
copper (metal)
Dimensions
3.2; 7.6
About this artwork
koper
Art Historical Context
**Sleutel (Key)** *Unknown Artist c. 1900* *Copper, l 7.6 cm × w 3.2 cm* Nestled among our collection of everyday artifacts turned treasures, *Sleutel*—Dutch for "key"—is finely crafted copper object from around 1900. Measuring just 7.6 cm long and 3.2 cm wide, this petite key exemplifies the blend of utility and subtle craftsmanship typical of late 19th- and early 20th-century metalwork. Its simple form invites us to ponder the quiet elegance of functional design in an era of rapid industrialization. Copper, as indicated by the object's description ("koper"), was a favored material for ...