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Locks

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
  • 철제 자물쇠 조선
  • 鐵製鎖鑰 朝鮮
  • Title: Locks
  • Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910
  • Date: late 19th–early 20th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Iron alloy
  • Dimensions: .1a, b: H. 2 1/2 in. (5.4 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); L. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
    .2: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); L. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
    .3a, b: H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
    .4a: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); 2 in. (5.1 cm)
    .4b: L. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
    .4c: L. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by the children of Lea Sneider
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art