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Lock Strap

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an antique lock mechanism. The photograph shows a rustic, weathered metal surface with a aged patina and some green verdigris indicating oxidation. In the center is a rectangular plate with a keyhole towards the lower left. Above the keyhole is a simple locking mechanism made of a wooden peg. In the top center area, there is a hinged component that appears to function as a latch. The numbers "20." and "P 101." are written on the surface.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
12394 × 13582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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