Rooster-Shaped Wine Tap Keys
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Rooster-Shaped Wine Tap Keys

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These ornate brass keys (16th–17th cc.) were used to unlock or control wine taps in cellars. The rooster design, a symbol of vigilance and festivity, added decorative flair to practical tools used in Riga’s wine storage and ceremonial drinking culture.