Lock
ca. 1500 (made)
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Wrought iron lock for a door or chest. Chiselled to depict the standing figure of St John in the centre under a canopy, on each side a panel of perforated Gothic tracery and crocheted canopies. On the bolt there is two windows and an eagle.
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Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, chiselled |
Brief description | Wrought iron lock for a door or chest, depicting the standing figure of St. John, two windows and an eagle, made in France, ca. 1500 |
Physical description | Wrought iron lock for a door or chest. Chiselled to depict the standing figure of St John in the centre under a canopy, on each side a panel of perforated Gothic tracery and crocheted canopies. On the bolt there is two windows and an eagle. |
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Gallery label | DOOR OR CHEST LOCK, wrought iron, France; c.1500
With a standing figure of St. John.
Soulages Collection
Museum No. 5705-1859(07/1994) |
Object history | Soulages Collection. |
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Accession number | 5705-1859 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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