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Cylindrical lock

late 19th–early 20th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 233
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 원통형 자물쇠 조선
  • 圓筒形鎖鑰 朝鮮
  • Title: Cylindrical lock
  • Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910
  • Date: late 19th–early 20th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: Each: H.1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); L. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by the children of Lea Sneider
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art