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Lock

20th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 유제 원통형 자물쇠 조선
  • 鍮製圓筒形鎖鑰 朝鮮
  • Title: Lock
  • Date: 20th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: L 5 11/16 in. (14.3 cm)
    H 3 in. (7/6 cm)
    W 1 3/4 in. (4.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by the children of Lea Sneider
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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