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Three rare bronze padlocks, Persia, Size: H: 3,5 cm - 4,5 cm (H: 1.4 inch - 1.8 inch), ID: 3052605
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Three rare bronze padlocks ·  Persia · ID: 3052605

Price
EUR 1,000
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Provenance
Belgian Private Collection
Size
H: 3,5 cm - 4,5 cm
H: 1.4 inch - 1.8 inch

Description

bronze, in the form of animals: lion, goat, buffalo (the latter with a full shackle lock)

In Iranian folk legend, the special powers of locks protect against evil and malevolent powers. People there have always prioritized padlocks even as door locks.

The object Three rare bronze padlocks with the object ID 3052605 was part of the auction Auction 105 on November 15, 2025, lot number 97 at that time and is currently available for EUR 1,000 in Open sale.

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