LARGE PADLOCK WITH SILVER KEY, India, 19th century

Padlock: h cm 18 x l cm 13,5; key: l cm 20

Richly decorated in relief with plant motifs, scrolls and figures of deities from the Hindu tradition. In the centre, within a circular medallion, Vishnu is depicted flanked by the goddess Lakshmi. Complete with a key featuring a perforated handle with plant-inspired scrolls and a central oval medallion. Total weight g 2014.