Lock

Byzantine (?)

11th century or later

Not on view

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Title: Lock
Date: 11th century or later
Culture: Byzantine (?)
Medium: Cast copper alloy
Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 1/2 in. (5.2 x 5 x 1.3 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Lawrence J. Majewski, 1999
Object Number: 1999.519.16
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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