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Key, 15th century, German, Iron, Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in. (10.8 x 4.9 x 1.4 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even tiny statuettes