Chest Lock
ca. 1500 (made)
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Wrought iron chest lock with pierced decoration. The front is decorated with perforated gothic tracery of two layers; the plate concealing the keyhole is ornamented with a foliated cross; on the hasp is a figure of a dragon. Partially restored.
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Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, pierced |
Brief description | Ironwork chest lock, partially restored, wrought iron with pierced decoration, made in France, ca. 1500 |
Physical description | Wrought iron chest lock with pierced decoration. The front decorated with perforated gothic tracery two layers; the plate concealing the keyhole is ornamented with foliated cross; on the hasp is a figure of a dragon. Partially restored. |
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Gallery label | CHEST LOCK, wrought iron, France; c.1500
Partially restored.
Museum No. 592-1895(07/1994) |
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Summary | Wrought iron chest lock with pierced decoration. The front is decorated with perforated gothic tracery of two layers; the plate concealing the keyhole is ornamented with a foliated cross; on the hasp is a figure of a dragon. Partially restored. |
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Accession number | 592-1895 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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