Brass Chinese Koi Shaped Locks gold and black with minor wax drips in

with minor wax drips in a couple of spots

I believe he dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and was made in India

a cylindrical box with domed lid and wonderful proportions--so pretty

I believe--have so much grace and character

Brass Chinese Koi Shaped Locks gold and black with minor wax drips inThese great circa 1950s heavy brass Chinese koi shaped locks are ideal for holding closed a Chinese chest, but are also great objects hung on the wall or just sitting around. The larger of the two opens and closes without a key; the smaller (which I am just throwing in with the other) is locked and would need a Chinese key (which looks like a large, flat metal pin and are fairly easily found) to open. The larger of the two measures 6" long x 3 5 8"