Chinese bar-type padlock in brass

One Chinese bar-type padlock in brass inscribed with Chinese characters. 5.3" x 2.2" x 1.1" overall, with brass folding, bent-lever key, 5" (folded) x 0.8" x 0.3". Period 18th - 19th century. Chien-Lung dynasty.

Details

Category:
Locks & Fastenings
Object Number:
1953-208
type:
padlocks
credit:
Mr. James Keggie.

Parts

Chinese bar-type padlock in brass

Chinese bar-type padlock in brass

Chinese bar-type padlock in brass inscribed with Chinese characters, 18th - 19th century, Chien-Lung dynasty.

Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1953-208/1
type:
padlock
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Key for Chinese bar-type padlock

Key for Chinese bar-type padlock

Bent-lever key for Chinese bar-type padlock in brass inscribed with Chinese characters, 18th - 19th century, Chien-Lung dynasty.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1953-208/2
type:
key
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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