File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art MTW 0850.jpg
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Summary
Object
Casket with the Remains of a Combination Lock
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| Title |
Casket with the Remains of a Combination Lock |
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| Object type |
casket  |
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| Description |
English: Casket with the Remains of a Combination Lock
Jazira, northern Iraq first half of the 13th century AD brass, sheet and cast, with lavish silver inlay 20.5 x 19.5 x 16cm The lid has four dials, each with 16 letters in abjadi (numerical value) order and pointers which can still be turned, although the lock mechanism is now missing. Only four other Islamic caskets with this type of lock are known to exist. Full description at https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-casket-with-the-remains-of-a-combination-lock-mtw850/ |
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| Date |
between 1200 and 1250 |
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| Medium |
brass and silver |
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| Dimensions |
height: 19.5 cm (7.6 in) |
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| Place of creation |
Upper Mesopotamia |
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| References |
https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-casket-with-the-remains-of-a-combination-lock-mtw850/ (English) |
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Photograph
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English: Casket with the Remains of a Combination Lock, Jazira, 13th century  |
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| Source | https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-casket-with-the-remains-of-a-combination-lock-mtw850/ |
| Author | Khalili Collections |
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