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Metal lock and key
Object Number 975-32-50/11899.1
Display Title Metal lock and key
Descriptions
Object Description Metal lock and key. lock - incised geometric design with brass inlay, metal rings on sides. 4" x 5". Key - incised design, two protruding knobs, brass decoration. 8" Length
Inventory Description Lock and key, metal, incised deco, lock rect w/round links, 2 loops, knobbed key
Classification
  • Lock
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 11.1 x 3.1 cm (4 13/16 x 4 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 975-32-50/11899

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