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A Gothic Bronze 'court Jester' Key Hook, Nuremberg, 15th Century

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Object description :

" A Gothic Bronze 'court Jester' Key Hook, Nuremberg, 15th Century"

A key hook representing a court jester with cap and bells. The jesters had the right to talk and mock without fear of punishment and they wore symbols, such as the cap and bells, acknowledging this right. Many court jesters possessed a natural talent for this work and were said to be born wearing the cap and bells.

Beautiful patina
Height: 5.7 cm
Condition: see pictures. Wear consistant with age.