Museum: Folding Dolphin Key, Gallo-roman Period,

Superb key-pendant, a bronze jewel from 5th or 6th century, small size and high quality.
This Personal Key was hold as ring or pendant; It is bronze or copper alloy, the hollow stem with its 3 closed openings bit revolves around an axis held by two facing dolphin heads, slender design, the ring is size of finger, and the object could be a jewel.
Good condition for this little wonder, untouched patina.
See exemplary of the Met Museum on last photo, quite comparable.
And take a good look at our photos, we are struggling.....
Dimensions: closed as ring, outer diameter: 3cm, open: 5cm.
Provenance: Ader archeology auction, N°1125, lot 171.
This object is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal. 
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