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Padlock and Key

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a padlock and key. The padlock is made of metal and rectangular in shape. It has a U-shaped shackle on the top. The shackle is open. A keyhole is on the front of the padlock. A metal key is positioned in front of the padlock, to the left. The key has a long, flat blade with teeth on one end. The background appears to be a textured surface, possibly a table or floor. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century or later
Medium
Brass
Culture
India
Dimensions
599 × 322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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