Lock and key
Artist
China
Location where usedBeijing, China
Historical location namePeking, China
MediumMetal, wood, twine
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of Hon. Mason S. Stone
Object number1934.22.45
DescriptionLock and key to the Temple of Heaven about 50 miles north of Peking. Mr. Stone bribed the Keeper to sell it to him. Key is stuck in lock. Fastened to key with red twine is a crude metal ring, plus with natural twine a wood (bamboo) tag with characters in black on both sides.On View
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China
INDIA/CHINA?
China
PEKING
17th century