IRAN, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY

細節

A SAFAVID ADJUSTABLE BRASS COMBINATION LOCK
IRAN, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY
Of tubular form extended up at each end to two panels linked at the other end by the locking rod, a trefoil terminal extending from each side, the tubular section comprising four bands each with a combination of letter engraved in nasta'liq, divided by annular bands
4 1/8in. (10.7cm.) long

注意事項

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.

拍品專文

An almost identical lock was exhibited in 1976 (Parviz Tanavoli and John T. Wertime, Locks from Iran, Washington D.C. 1976, no.252, fig.24 and pl.VI). Both must be from the same workshop and period, and have the same characteristics. The combination on these locks can be changed when they are open. Each ring with its inscriptions has a crenellated end hidden under the annular rings. It also has an inner similar ring which is the one which has the opening through which the lock can slide out. Thus by changing the position of each inner ring relative to the outer when the lock is open, one can change the combination as it is read on the outer inscribed band. This mechanism is very clearly shown by Tanavoli and Wertime in the published illustration as fig.24 on p.42.