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Korean Brass Fish Lock, circa 1900
$480
About
Like the sparkle of a fish’s scales, this 19th century Korean fish lock once brightened the façade of a lacquered cabinet with a flash of golden brass. Demonstrating the aesthetic value placed on even the most everyday items, the handcrafted lock arches a fish into a gentle curve, finely etched with a pattern of layered scales. In Korean Buddhism, fish are revered as creatures thought to have their eyes open day and night, and thus make for watchful protectors of one's belongings. Placed on a custom steel mount, the lock is re-imagined as an elegant sculptural object.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)Width: 6.5 in. (16.51 cm)Depth: 1 in. (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacturecirca 1900
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationChicago, IL
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- Shipping$110 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 4-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Chicago, IL
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About the SellerLocated in Chicago, IL
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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