This key is a find from Skåne, dating back to around the year 1000.
During the Viking Age, keys were important symbols of power and status. They were not just practical items for unlocking doors and chests but often carried symbolic and decorative elements that reflected the owner’s social standing and status. Keys could be objects of proud ownership and could be adorned with intricate patterns and symbols representing the owner’s family or clan.
Made of bronze.
