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Lock and Key

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal plate with rounded corners and straight edges, approximately 3 times wider than it is tall. Scratched and spotted with darker marks. Four round holes, one in each corner, for screws. Keyhole centered at bottom; rounded rectangle hole to left; small metal piece attached at bottom center. Two-piece metal attachment to right, with three rectangular protrusions and one round hole. Old metal key below with large oval loop at top; long, thin handle; and a short, multi-pronged bottom. The title is "Lock and Key".

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Brass
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
599 × 430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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