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Snaphaunce Lock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snaphaunce Lock by an unknown artist depicts an ornate, silver-colored metal object with intricate engravings and designs, including swirling patterns and foliage. The object is long and flat with a curved piece extending from the right side. A smaller piece with a pointed end protrudes from the top left. The object is positioned horizontally with the left end tapering to a point. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 431 px
Museum record:
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