Publication Date
Probably 11th-13th century
Publication Place
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Bumler Group
Subject
Bronze or copper alloy, cast pieces, jointed and engraved
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع : 4.7 سم ، الطول : 8.2 سم ، العرض : 2.1 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
BC 3911
Record ID
object;EPM;de;Mus23;29;ar
Library Location
Bumler Group
Date
Probably 11th-13th century
Notes
The lock in the form of a standing lion is in a relatively good position and the general shape of the lion is defined by its elongated body and prominent thighs that have decorative decoration. The lion has a relatively long neck, at the end of which the head is curved back in the shape of a trumpet. The claws and facial features appear approximate rather than detailed. In particular, the face does not appear to be carved by an expert hand, and the eyes are indicated by holes, which is in strong contrast to the decorative decoration on the thighs and the engraving on the sides executed with great precision. The inscription on the left side says, “Blessing be to its companion,” and on the right side, it says, “The work of Muhammad.”
Sample Text
"Lock" within Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;de;Mus23;29;ar
