Zoomorphic padlock - India, 19th century

Zoomorphic PADLOCK

India, 19th century

Patinated bronze

H.: 6.7; Long. : 16; Thickness: 3.3 cm

Padlock depicting an animal standing on all fours, head straight, mouth open and snout upturned.

The padlock system is locked in the animal's body: a leafy key is inserted at the level of the neck which moves the tail away from the head and thus opens the lock.

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Ref.LP: 2905