Description:

Medieval Middle East, Turkey/Persia, Seljuk Empire (sometimes Seljuq), ca. 10th to 12th centuries CE. A fantastic small brass lock in the form of a striding lion, with a keyhole above the lower front left leg. The shape of the lion is stylized, with the head raised, tiny ears perked, an incised, rippling mane, and short, curved legs. The Seljuks had impressive locking technology, including combination lock boxes capable of over four million combinations; imagine what kinds of things they intended to lock away with a key lock such as this one! Size: 1.95" W x 1.45" H (5 cm x 3.7 cm); 2.25" H (5.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#141822

  • Condition: Intact, with a dark green mottled patina and beautifully preserved details.

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February 6, 2019 7:00 AM MST
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