Caravel key Ring
The history of the discoveries in an everyday object
The caravel was , par excellence, the most adequate ship from the Age of Discoveries to explore the Atlantic. This kind of Portuguese ship was inaugurated in 1440 having only the wind as its source of energy. The mobility of its sails allowed the caravel to navigate even against strong winds.
Dimensions | 9 x 3,4 cm; box: 12 x 5 x 1,5 cm |
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Material | Brass with bronze patina |
Observations | Fabricado em Portugal. |