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THBPair Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Lute Locks w/ Jadeite
Lot 157
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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East Asia, China, late Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful pair of cast-bronze lute or pipa-shaped locks. The locks are cleverly designed with a pin-shaped shackle on the back that rests in a loop catch. To unlock, the key is inserted into the body as shown. The neck of the lute could be removed from the body, and the shackle rod could then be inserted through ring handles on a door or cabinet. The lute was not only functional as a lock but also ornamental. A dragon is in relief in the center of one and phoenix is cast on the other. Green jadeite cabochons are inlaid on the head of each lute. The ovoid key handle is also decorated with a head-form detail. Both are professionally mounted in a modern glass frame and are ready to display. Size of lute: 6" L x 1.5" W (15.2 cm x 3.8 cm); frame: 19.5" L x 15.5" W (49.5 cm x 39.4 cm)
Provenance: private Morrison, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Asian Treasures, Colorado, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#163798Dark patina. Minor bending to tuning pegs. Minor surface scratches, otherwise intact and very good. Mounted in a modern wood and glass frame.Condition
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