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1002(1701199)
10011003
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK

The very heavy lock is the type that can be found in monestaries. Its a rectangular lock with a protruding lower part, decorated with gold and damascened silver in floral scrolls and ruyi patterns on all sides. Traces of a tibetan script, the word "ka". Measure 20x8.5 cm. Length key 25 cm.

Tarnished.

Provenance

From the Collection of Christer R. Christensson, born 1941. Christers work life took him across the globe a fact that has shaped his Art collection. When we asked Christer about the reason for collecting art, motorcycles, cars and locks, his eyes light up and he talks passionately of the fantastic collaboration between function and form. An object being a sculptural artwork at the same time it has a function.

Literature

To read more about Tibetan locks, see Martina Pall, The Asian Padlock, objects from the Schell Collection Graz, p. 84-117.

Compare with a Tibetan lock of the same period that has this type of silver and gold inlay but of different decoration, sold at Christies Live auction 2551, lot 818, 21 March 2012.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.
A large iron, silver and gold lock, Tibet, 17th/18th century.

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