Escutcheon plate, 16th century, German, Iron, Overall: 3 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 5/16 in. (10 x x cm), Metalwork-Iron

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Escutcheon plate, 16th century, German, Iron, Overall: 3 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 5/16 in. (10 x x cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. These examples offer a glimpse of the creativity and inventiveness of medieval ironsmiths who forged such objects

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Size: 3194px × 4612px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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